NAZA documentary on Gaza killings draws 1.5 million viewers in two months

The Guardian reported that the documentary NAZA has been seen by more than 1.5 million people worldwide in less than two months, placing it among the most-watched documentary films with a theatrical release in 2026. The film details Israel’s surveillance of Palestinian civilians and the mass killing of civilians in Gaza. It was directed by Oscar‑winning Israeli filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor and produced by the Guardian. NAZA was released in cinemas across the world last month. As of Friday 6 November, the audience count stood at 1,547,033, according to the outlet. The rapid rise in viewership shows a strong public response to the film’s subject matter and its presentation in theatres.

Why it matters

The high audience numbers highlight widespread interest in the Gaza conflict and suggest documentaries can reach large global audiences through theatrical releases.

Key details

Location

Palestinian Territories · Middle East

Reported by

The Guardian

First reported

11 Nov 2026, 15:17 IST

Key names

NAZA, Gaza, Israel, Palestinian

Section

Entertainment

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• The GuardianNAZA documentary on Gaza killings becomes one of year’s most watched 11 Nov, 15:17

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