A documentary featuring Holocaust survivors and Jewish activists argues that Israel and groups like AIPAC and the ADL misuse the memory of the Holocaust to justify the war in Gaza, a stance that's bad for Israel's public image and the groups defending it.

• A new film follows Holocaust survivors and Jewish critics across several countries who say "never again" should apply to everyone, not just Jews, and who accuse Israel of using the Holocaust to excuse its campaign in Gaza.
• The documentary argues Zionist leaders historically cared less about Jewish lives than about building a state, citing claims that early leaders chose political goals over rescuing Jewish children from Germany and even undercut boycotts of Nazi Germany.
• It also says Israel mistreated Jewish immigrants from the Middle East and North Africa after the state's founding, and spent German reparations money on weapons instead of supporting survivors.
• Critics interviewed say speaking out against Israel has cost them careers and community standing, with some labeled "self-hating Jews" for their views.
• The film is being funded through a nonprofit fiscal sponsor as its creators raise money to finish and distribute it.

Outlook: Expect continued pushback from pro-Israel groups as the documentary seeks funding and release, adding to the broader public fight over how the Holocaust is invoked in debates about the Gaza war.