Egypt and world politics brief
‘Naza’ documentary sparks backlash against Israel’s government and fuels domestic debate
✦Key takeaways
- Israeli filmmakers of the documentary “Naza” faced accusations of treason after receiving a special jury prize at the Venice Film Festival.
- The prime minister and justice and culture ministers pledged to revoke the directors’ citizenship, while supporters rallied behind them.
- More than 2,000 people signed a petition supporting the filmmakers.
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