IDF rejects NAZA claim it approved Gaza strike risking 500 civilian deaths as ‘completely false’

The IDF has strongly denied claims made in the new documentary "NAZA" that it approved a strike in Gaza with an estimated 500 civilian casualties, calling the allegation "completely false." The film, which features interviews with individuals identified as soldiers from Unit 8200, suggests a system for estimating collateral damage and an interviewee claims, "there was approval for 500." The IDF stated, "The IDF has never planned, approved, or carried out a strike in Gaza in which 500 civilians or anything near that number were anticipated to be killed." The military also challenged the film's reliance on anonymous testimony, the veracity of the interviewees' service and roles, and their knowledge of strategic matters. Furthermore, the IDF rejected the film's characterization of civilian casualties as intentional and denied that AI systems make targeting decisions, asserting that human personnel are responsible for such approvals.