Shurat HaDin, an organization representing more than 500 victims of terrorism from the October 7 massacre, has appealed to the Attorney General, Adv. Gali Baharav-Miara, and the State Attorney, Adv. Amit Eisman, demanding that they order the immediate opening of a criminal investigation into the production and publication of the film NAZA. The organization is calling for an examination of the involvement of the film’s creators, sources, and participants. Should the state fail to act promptly on the matter, the organization is considering petitioning the High Court of Justice.
The appeal, led by Adv. Nitsana Darshan-Leitner, alleges that, according to published reports, the film is based, among other things, on testimony from 24 Israeli military and intelligence personnel who appear anonymously. According to the organization, the testimonies concern intelligence capabilities, operational methods, and military decision-making processes. Shurat HaDin is seeking an investigation into whether classified information was disclosed during the production of the film and whether any actions were taken that could give rise to suspicion of security-related offenses. These are allegations and suspicions raised by Shurat HaDin, and no determination has been made that any offense was committed. In Shurat HaDin’s view, a criminal investigation should be opened without delay, alongside urgent measures to preserve evidence, to the extent permitted by law.
Adv. Nitsana Darshan-Leitner, President of Shurat HaDin, stated, “The creators of this dangerous propaganda film should be behind bars. It is inconceivable that information concerning Israel Defense Forces intelligence capabilities and operational methods could be disseminated publicly without impediment. We demand the immediate opening of a criminal investigation to determine who provided the information, what was disclosed, and whether any offenses were committed. Every day that passes may cause substantial harm to the investigation, make it more difficult to preserve evidence, and impede the pursuit of the truth. The security of the state must come first and requires swift and thorough action.”