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Glenn Greenwald
Sep 25, 2026
This video features Glenn Greenwald discussing the controversy surrounding a new documentary titled Naza, which highlights the accounts of two dozen IDF soldiers regarding their actions in Gaza (0:20 - 0:59).
Key topics discussed:
- The Documentary: Naza is directed by Israeli filmmakers Yuval Abrahamand Rachel Szor. It features anonymous interviews with IDF soldiers who confess to committing various war crimes during the conflict, driven by their own experiences with guilt and PTSD (0:20 - 2:09).
- The Controversy: Despite receiving rave reviews, the film has faced sharp criticism from some pro-Palestinian activists. Critics, such as Ali Abunimahand Muhammad Shahada, argue that the film centers Israeli perspectives instead of Palestinian voices and question the morality of giving a platform to those who perpetrated the violence (2:31 - 4:48).
- Greenwald's Perspective: Greenwald acknowledges the frustration that Palestinian testimonies are often dismissed while Israeli admissions are treated as more credible. However, he argues that in the current political climate, such admissions from IDF soldiers serve as a powerful tool to change minds and build evidence against genocide deniers, regardless of the inherent biases involved (5:45 - 9:47, 13:12 - 15:26).
- Legal/Logical Parallel: Greenwald compares this to the concept of "statements against interest" in law, explaining that admissions from a party with an interest in the opposing outcome are often viewed as more reliable and persuasive to the public (10:39 - 13:12).
