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Oscar Winner Hamdan Ballal Detained Amid Outrageous Attack

3/31/2025

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Hamdan Ballal's Oscar win for *No Other Land* on March 2 was overshadowed by a brutal attack by Israeli settlers on March 24, followed by his detention by soldiers in the West Bank. The shocking incident sparked outrage, leading nearly 900 Academy members to demand accountability, resulting in an apology and renewed support for Ballal.

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Hamdan Ballal's Oscar win for *No Other Land* on March 2 was overshadowed by a brutal attack by Israeli settlers on March 24, followed by his detention by soldiers in the West Bank. The shocking incident sparked outrage, leading nearly 900 Academy members to demand accountability, resulting in an apology and renewed support for Ballal.