- A new documentary titled Naza, directed by Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, set a historic record by receiving a 24.5-minute standing ovation at its Venice Film Festival premiere.
- The film explores Israeli military operations in Gaza and features testimonies from 24 Israeli intelligence officers and soldiers discussing surveillance systems, remote bombing, and civilian collateral damage.
- During the emotionally charged premiere, directors Abraham and Szor grew teary-eyed while several audience members held up Palestinian flags.
- Naza broke the previous Venice Film Festival record for the longest standing ovation, which was previously held by The Voice of Hind Rajab at 22 minutes.
- Produced by The Guardian and James Wilson with executive producer Jonathan Glazer, the documentary expands upon investigative reporting published between 2023 and 2025 by +972 Magazine, Local Call, and The Guardian.
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