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IDF gives rejection of 'NAZA' film claims, disputes civilian death ratios, AI targeting abuse

According to the IDF, the intelligence interviewees were not experts, but rather a middle step of the targeting process, who knew much less about the final step.

Israeli soldiers stand next to armored personnel carriers (APCs) near the Gaza border, in Israel, September 16, 2025
President Isaac Herzog condemns West Bank violence while speaking to reporters September 30, 2026.

WATCH: Herzog condemns 'vigilantes,' West Bank violence in visit to IDF base after violent riots

Images from social media of a soldier against whom the Hind Rajab Foundation filed a complaint in Vietnam.

Hind Rajab Foundation files complaint in Vietnam against IDF reservist vacationer

Opposition Leader Yair Lapid speaks during a press conference as part of the B'Yachad party election campaign in Tel Aviv, central Israel, August 19, 2026.

Lapid: No need for public panic, despite Netanyahu's claims of possible pre-election attack


On this day: Second Intifada triggered following Ariel Sharon's visit to Temple Mount

In total, more than 1,000 Israelis were killed by Palestinian terrorist attacks, which included suicide bombings, shootings, stabbings, and car ramming.

Palestinians hurl rocks at Israeli security forces during clashes in the West Bank town of Hebron October 16, 2000.

'NAZA' film at Venice Festival exposes the IDF's struggle to defend Israel's story - opinion

The title 'NAZA' is the Hebrew military acronym for collateral damage, and the resemblance to another word is not one the filmmakers appear to have worked hard to avoid.

Directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor pose with the Special Jury Award for "Naza" during the closing ceremony of the 83rd Venice International Film Festival, Italy, September 12, 2026.

‘NAZA’ isn’t the problem. Israel is, for supporting this government – opinion

A biased film criticizing Israel is nowhere near as dangerous as a society that will reelect the leaders that failed it on October 7.

Rachel Szor and Yuval Abraham pose with the Special Jury Prize for ‘NAZA’ at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival in September.

IDF reinforces West Bank amid growing tensions as settlers, Palestinians clash in villages

One military official said that "all it would take is a friction incident between Palestinians and Israelis that spirals out of control, is caught on video, and ignites the area."

Israeli soldiers take part in a military operation in the market in the Old City of Nablus, in the northern West Bank, September 27, 2026

Turkey's maritime corridor in Libya threatens Israel's Mediterranean shipping - analysis

The agreement creates an artificial corridor stretching from Turkey's coast to Libya's, while completely disregarding the chain of Greek islands between them, including Crete and Rhodes.

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan meets with Libya's internationally recognised Prime Minister Fayez al-Sarraj in Istanbul, Turkey, November 27, 2019. Picture taken November 27, 2019

Jewish settler extremists torch vehicles, vandalize Palestinian property in West Bank villages

The graffiti included the words "Revenge," "Happy holiday from the happy Jews," and "Regards to Bluth," an apparent reference to Central Command chief Maj.-Gen. Avi Bluth.

A vehicle on fire at a Palestinian village in the West Bank, allegedly due to far-right Jewish extremists, September 28, 2026.

Netanyahu received three warnings from Egypt about Gaza including in days before October 7 - report

Netanyahu has previously denied personally receiving advance knowledge, claiming that security chiefs did not adequately warn him.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meeting with Egyptian General Intelligence Directorate Director Abbas Kamel, June 30, 2021.

IDF enacts closure, heavy restrictions on Palestinian movement in West Bank during Sukkot

The IDF has increased its presence in the West Bank to 24 battalions over hol hamoed Sukkot and has virtually prevented all Palestinians from accessing Jewish settlements.

Israeli soldiers take part in a military operation in the market in the Old City of Nablus, in the northern West Bank, September 27, 2026

Will Azaria’s pardon finally unshackle our soldiers’ hands? - opinion

Years of institutional caution contributed to the hesitation and confusion that allowed terrorists to pour across the Gaza border on October 7. The failures that day were many.

Elor Azaria sits to hear his verdict in a military court in Tel Aviv, Israel, January 4, 2017

Terrorist used child to transfer weapons into civilian home in Gaza, IDF footage reveals

The military described the scene as an example of the "systematic exploitation of children by terrorist organizations for terrorist purposes, in violation of international law." 

A Palestinian child looks on in front of a tent, amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, in Gaza City, October 20, 2025