The Israeli-American Council held a protest on Saturday afternoon outside the New York Film Festival premiere of the Gaza documentary NAZA. The group called the film "anti-Israel" and claimed it "makes serious allegations about the IDF's conduct in the Gaza Strip while ignoring findings and information that contradict its claims" and fails to present the full "context of […]." The protest occurred as NAZA made its North American premiere at the festival, where it received a standing ovation from the audience. NAZA is a documentary that focuses on the experiences of Palestinians in Gaza. It was directed by Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, who are also the film's co-directors. Following the screening, the co-directors participated in a brief Q&A session with festival director Dennis Lim, offering insights into the film’s production and themes. Journalist and co-director Abraham spoke to the crowd after the screening, addressing the emotional impact of the film on the audience. Many attendees were still wiping their eyes, indicating the powerful and moving nature of the documentary. Abraham emphasized the importance of telling the story from the perspective of those directly affected by the conflict. The film’s premiere sparked a broader discussion about the portrayal of the Israel-Palestine conflict in media and the role of film festivals in presenting diverse viewpoints. While NAZA received enthusiastic applause from the audience, the protest outside the screening highlighted the polarized opinions surrounding the film and its subject matter.