Oscar-Winning Filmmaker Hamdan Ballal Reportedly Injured and Detained in West Bank Incident

The co-director of 'No Other Land' was allegedly attacked by settlers in Susya, with conflicting accounts over his detention by Israeli soldiers.

Hamdan Ballal, co-director of the Oscar-winning documentary 'No Other Land,' was reportedly injured during an attack by settlers in Susya, West Bank.
Eyewitnesses claim Ballal was struck on the head by a stone during a violent assault involving dozens of settlers targeting residents, homes, and vehicles.
Activists allege that Israeli soldiers removed Ballal from an ambulance and detained him, though the Israeli military denies this account.
The Israeli police confirmed three arrests related to the incident, with activists asserting that Ballal is among those detained.
This incident has reignited global attention on the themes of 'No Other Land,' which highlights the nonviolent resistance of Palestinians in Masafer Yatta against displacement.