Oscar-Winning Filmmaker Hamdan Ballal Attacked and Detained in West Bank

Israeli settlers assaulted the Palestinian co-director of 'No Other Land' in his home village of Susiya before soldiers detained him, leaving his whereabouts and condition unknown.

Hamdan Ballal, co-director of the Oscar-winning documentary 'No Other Land,' was attacked by a group of masked Israeli settlers in Susiya, sustaining injuries to his head and stomach.
Eyewitnesses and activists report that Israeli soldiers detained Ballal from an ambulance while he was receiving medical attention, and his current location and condition remain unclear.
The attack occurred as settlers targeted the village of Susiya, destroying property, including water tanks and vehicles, and assaulting residents and activists with weapons such as knives and batons.
The Israeli military has not provided an official explanation for Ballal's detention, while co-directors and activists express concerns about his safety and the broader suppression of Palestinian voices.
'No Other Land,' which documents the displacement of Palestinians in Masafer Yatta, has faced political backlash despite winning the Academy Award for Best Documentary earlier this month.