NAZA, an award-winning documentary investigating the Israeli militaryâs operations in Gaza, has attracted more than 1.5 million cinema viewers worldwide. Directed by Oscar-winning filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor and produced by The Guardian, the film features testimony from Israeli military insiders about surveillance, targeting systems and civilian deaths. The documentary will be available to watch online for free in early December 2026.
Published: 13 November 2026. Screening information and online release dates may change.
What is the NAZA documentary about?
NAZA examines the systems used by the Israeli military during the war in Gaza, focusing on intelligence gathering, artificial intelligence and airstrikes that killed Palestinian civilians.
The documentary includes interviews with 24 Israeli military intelligence officers and soldiers, filmed anonymously on rooftops in Tel Aviv.
The interviewees describe how targets were identified and how military decisions were made, including operations in which civilian casualties were anticipated.
The Israeli military has disputed aspects of the documentary and challenged the filmmakersâ representation of its procedures.
Why is everyone talking about NAZA?
Directed by Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, two of the filmmakers behind the Oscar-winning documentary No Other Land, NAZA premiered at the Venice Film Festival in September 2026.
The film won the festivalâs Special Jury Prize and subsequently received the Critics Choice Documentary Award for best political documentary.
According to The Guardian, it has already reached more than 1.5 million cinema viewers across 47 countries.
The documentary has also attracted controversy and criticism from Israeli government and military officials.
Watch NAZA for free in December 2026
The Guardian plans to release the complete documentary for free on its website in early December. An exact streaming date has not yet been confirmed.
Where can you watch NAZA?
There are currently two ways to follow the documentaryâs release:
- In cinemas: NAZA has been released internationally. Check local cinema listings for remaining screenings. Viewers in the United States can also consult the official US film website.
- Online for free: The complete documentary will be released on The Guardianâs NAZA page in early December 2026.
You can also sign up for The Guardianâs free documentary newsletter to receive a notification when the film becomes available.
Watch the official trailer
ⶠWatch the official NAZA trailer
A note about authenticity: Another online project, called NAZA: The Real Story, has been promoted separately from the original film. The Guardian has reported that the competing project has confused viewers. To find the original documentary, use the Guardianâs official links.
Why share this documentary?
Voluntouring.org explores international solidarity, responsible travel and the human consequences of global events. Understanding humanitarian crises is an important part of developing a more informed perspective on international solidarity. NAZA offers an opportunity to examine testimony and investigative reporting on how military operations affect civilian populations.
The documentary addresses disturbing subjects and may not be suitable for all viewers.
Sources and further reading
- The Guardian: How and where to watch NAZA, 12 November 2026.
- The Guardian: NAZA becomes one of the yearâs most-watched documentaries, 11 November 2026.
- The Guardian: Official NAZA documentary page and trailer.
This is an independent informational article. Voluntouring.org is not affiliated with The Guardian or the filmmakers. Readers should consult the original reporting and official release information.