Israeli director Nadav Lapid's film, Yes, has been controversial due to its controversial portrayal of post-Oct. 7 Israel. The film has been met with criticism from both nationalist hardliners and pro-Palestinian activists, with some believing it disgraces their pure and sanctified IDF soldiers. Others have accused Lapid of using Israeli state money, which he believes makes him complicit. Lapid began working on Yes before Oct. 7, 2023, but changed it after the Hamas-led attacks. His work has been focused on questioning his Israeli identity and the role of art in the face of state power.