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Director Hamdan Ballal Missing After Attack in West Bank

3/24/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Hamdan Ballal, co-director of *No Other Land*, has gone missing after being attacked by Israeli settlers in Susya, West Bank. Eyewitnesses report that soldiers intervened during the assault, forcibly removing Ballal from an ambulance. This shocking incident underscores the escalating violence against Palestinians, especially in the wake of the film's recent Oscar triumph.

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Historical Context

The recent disappearance of Hamdan Ballal, co-director of *No Other Land*, after an attack by Israeli settlers, highlights ongoing violence against Palestinians. This violence has roots in the "price tag" policy, where settlers retaliate against perceived threats to settlements. Since 2010, reports have documented a significant rise in settler attacks, often occurring with little accountability from Israeli authorities, exacerbating tensions in the region.

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Story summary

Hamdan Ballal, co-director of *No Other Land*, has gone missing after being attacked by Israeli settlers in Susya, West Bank. Eyewitnesses report that soldiers intervened during the assault, forcibly removing Ballal from an ambulance. This shocking incident underscores the escalating violence against Palestinians, especially in the wake of the film's recent Oscar triumph.

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