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Palestinian Director Hamdan Ballal Freed After Detention

3/26/2025

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Oscar-winning Palestinian director Hamdan Ballal has been freed from Israeli custody after a harrowing detention linked to an attack by Israeli settlers in the West Bank. Injured during his time in custody, Ballal is now on the mend and joyfully reuniting with his family, marking a poignant return home.

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Oscar-winning Palestinian director Hamdan Ballal has been freed from Israeli custody after a harrowing detention linked to an attack by Israeli settlers in the West Bank. Injured during his time in custody, Ballal is now on the mend and joyfully reuniting with his family, marking a poignant return home.