IDF Spokesperson Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin on Monday strongly condemned allegations against the IDF presented in promotional material for the film “NAZA," describing them as false, distorted, and disconnected from the reality on the ground.
“The film ‘NAZA’ has not yet been released in full, but from what can be seen in the promotional material, it presents a series of serious and false allegations regarding the IDF and those who serve in it," Defrin wrote in a post on X.
“The allegations presented in the promo are untrue, and some are even presented in a distorted and misleading manner, completely disconnected from the reality on the ground."
Defrin stressed that the IDF operates according to international law and binding professional standards, including during complex combat operations.
“It is important for me to emphasize: The IDF is a values-based military that operates in accordance with international law and according to binding professional values and standards," he stated. “This is how we have operated throughout the past three years, and this is how we will continue to operate, even under the most complex combat conditions."
The IDF Spokesperson invited the filmmakers to allow military representatives to view the film in its entirety so that the IDF can address each of its allegations individually.
“In order to enable a substantive, professional, and fact-based discussion, rather than settling for false representations, I invite the filmmakers to allow IDF representatives to view the full film so that we can respond substantively to each of the allegations raised in it," he wrote.
Defrin added that debate over the film should be based on facts rather than what he described as false and defamatory claims.
“The public discussion surrounding the film should be conducted on the basis of facts - not false representations and defamatory lies."
Concluding his remarks, Defrin expressed unequivocal support for IDF personnel and rejected accusations directed against them.
“Since October 7, the IDF has been operating tirelessly to defend the country and its citizens. I, together with all IDF commanders, stand fully behind the IDF’s soldiers, commanders, and service members, and utterly reject the baseless smears against them."
“Those who have sacrificed and defended, and who continue to defend the country, deserve to receive support and protection in return," Defrin concluded.