Netanyahu proposes law to strip citizenship of those who defame IDF soldiers

Proposed legislative measures against critics

The Prime Minister stated that the first bill would revoke citizenship from anyone who slanders Israeli Defense Forces soldiers. He also said a second law would increase defamation damages twentyfold to financially punish such individuals. Netanyahu described these actions as necessary because the creators have no place among the population.

Government officials support the move

Culture Minister Miki Zohar previously threatened to strip citizenship from the film's directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor. He accused the filmmakers of betraying the state and harming their homeland to gain applause abroad. The documentary won a special jury prize at the festival before receiving a standing ovation.

Filmmakers face threats in Israel

The directors have received waves of threats and intimidation that have targeted their families within their home country. The film features interviews with military intelligence officers regarding systems behind civilian killings in Gaza. Officials characterize the creators self-loathing as inconceivable and a betrayal of the nation.