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The “500 Civilians” Claim in NAZA: What Is Alleged and What the IDF Disputes

One disputed point around NAZA is an interviewee’s account that approval was given for a strike expected to kill 500 civilians in an attack on one target.

What The Guardian says

A Guardian spokesperson said the team had interviewed more than 100 sources familiar with IDF systems used in the war in Gaza, including senior commanders who took part directly in authorising strikes.

What the IDF says

The IDF has denied that account and challenged the documentary’s description of its targeting procedures.

October 7 context

NAZA examines the war that followed the Hamas-led October 7 attack. Explore documented footage and evidence from the events that preceded the military campaign.

See all October 7 footage

Looking for Naza: The Real Story?

That is a separate 49-minute documentary by Roi Danino, Ariel Averbuch and Hagay Gutman. The full film is free to watch on its official site.

Watch Naza: The Real Story