Gaza genocide documentary ‘NAZA’ wins Special Jury Prize at Venice

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‘NAZA’, a documentary about Israel’s genocide in Gaza, has won the Special Jury Prize at the Venice Film Festival.

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  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Sat, 12 Sep 2026 19:50:08 UTC.

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