-
NAZA review – Israeli intelligence officers cast chilling light on civilian deaths
NAZA, a documentary shown at the Venice film festival, presents testimony from anonymous Israeli intelligence officers describing how AI-driven systems calculate a projected number of civilian deaths – reportedly termed “Naza” – for military strikes in Gaza. Directed by Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, the film-makers behind No Other Land, and executive produced by Jonathan…
-
Met Police launches major security operation ahead of Jewish holy days after Andy Burnham sanctioned Israeli West Bank settlers
The Metropolitan Police has launched a major security operation ahead of the Jewish High Holy Days, following Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s decision to sanction Israeli settlers in the West Bank, which senior Conservatives warned could increase hostility towards British Jews. Scotland Yard is boosting patrols, deploying additional plain-clothes officers and increasing visible security around synagogues…
-
Mohsen Gharaei’s Iranian Drama ‘Falling House’ Sells Across Europe After Venice Festival Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)
Iranian filmmaker Mohsen Gharaei’s drama “Falling House” has secured a wave of international sales after premiering to strong reviews in the Horizons section of the Venice Film Festival. Paris-based sales agent Paradise City Sales has closed deals with Jokers Films for France, Wanted Cinema for Italy and Karma Films for Spain, with further negotiations ongoing…
-
Spider-Man and The Odyssey deliver bumper summer for box office
Cinemas worldwide have enjoyed a record-breaking summer, driven largely by two blockbusters starring newlyweds Tom Holland and Zendaya. US cinemas recorded their biggest ever May-to-September period, taking $4.761bn (£3.51bn), narrowly surpassing the previous record set in 2013, with Spider-Man: Brand New Day and The Odyssey the standout performers. Spider-Man: Brand New Day has taken $2.4bn…
-
Advisers warn Trump Iran war may extend through presidency
Donald Trump’s closest advisers, including Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, have privately warned him that the war with Iran could continue for the remainder of his presidency, according to the Wall Street Journal. Their assessment, delivered during recent Oval Office and Situation Room meetings, contradicts Trump’s public claim that the…
-
Two arrested in London over suspected Iran intelligence assistance
A 42-year-old woman and a 60-year-old man have been arrested at addresses in London on suspicion of assisting Iran’s intelligence service, the Metropolitan Police has said. The arrests, made on Wednesday afternoon, form part of a Counter Terrorism Policing investigation into suspected offences under the National Security Act 2023, reflecting what police describe as a…
-
ECB raises interest rates to 2.5% amid warning Iran war is fuelling inflation
The European Central Bank raised its key interest rate to 2.5% and warned that the risk of higher inflation has increased following renewed fighting in the Middle East, spooking investors who had expected the rise but not the hawkish tone accompanying it. The move came as oil and gas prices surged overnight after fresh US…
-
Secret systems used by Israel in mass killings of Gaza civilians revealed in new film
A new documentary, NAZA, from Oscar-winning Israeli directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, has premiered at the Venice Film Festival featuring testimony from 24 Israeli military insiders about secret systems used in the killing of Palestinian civilians in Gaza. Produced by the Guardian, it is the only documentary in competition for the festival’s Golden Lion…
-
Yuval Abraham & Rachel Szor Lift Lid On Bombshell Doc ‘Naza’ Exposing Israel’s Deliberate Targeting Of Civilian Homes In Gaza – Venice
Israeli directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, the team behind Oscar-winning documentary “No Other Land,” have premiered a new film, “Naza,” at the Venice Film Festival. Based on interviews with 24 Israeli intelligence officers and soldiers, the documentary alleges that Israel’s military used AI, phone surveillance and points-based systems to select targets in Gaza and…
-
‘No Other Land’ Co-Directors on Their New Hot-Button Doc ‘NAZA’ and Interviewing 24 Israeli Soldiers in ‘Total Secrecy’: ‘There Is Still So Much Denial of What Is Happening’ in Gaza
Israeli directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, two of the four co-directors behind the Oscar-winning “No Other Land,” have brought a new documentary, “NAZA,” to the Venice Film Festival. The film, produced with The Guardian and Jonathan Glazer’s team behind “The Zone of Interest,” examines the military systems behind what the filmmakers describe as human…