Netanyahu demands probe into sources of award-winning Gaza film

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu demanded a probe into the sources behind an award-winning film about Gaza, according to The Straits Times. The film is based on testimony from 24 unnamed Israeli military whistleblowers. The report did not name the film or detail the allegations it contains. Netanyahu's call for an investigation raises questions about press freedom and the treatment of whistleblowers in Israel.

Why it matters：A government probe into the sources of a film based on military whistleblower testimony raises press-freedom concerns and could deter future disclosures.

Key points

  • Netanyahu demanded a probe into the film's sources.
  • The film is based on testimony from 24 unnamed Israeli military whistleblowers.
  • The report did not name the film.

Sources (original reporting)

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