Israeli Culture Minister Miki Zohar has formally requested that the citizenship of filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor be revoked, accusing them of committing "treason." The controversy stems from the pair’s acceptance speech at the Venice Film Festival, where their documentary, "No Other Land," received an award. In their remarks, the filmmakers criticized the Israeli military's conduct in Gaza, specifically alleging that artificial intelligence is being utilized to target civilians.

Zohar characterized the filmmakers' actions as an attempt to "hurt their homeland for applause from antisemites." The minister’s demand for legal action against the duo has sparked a debate regarding the boundaries of artistic expression and political dissent during wartime. While Zohar frames the speech as a betrayal of the state, the filmmakers maintain that their work is a critique of military policy. The situation highlights the ongoing tension in Israel between government officials and artists who utilize international platforms to voice opposition to state military operations. As of now, there has been no official legal movement to strip the filmmakers of their citizenship, as the minister's request remains a public declaration of his stance on the matter.