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Palestinian Director Faces Harrowing Israeli Raid at Home

9/14/2025

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Palestinian director Basel Adra reported a raid by Israeli soldiers at his West Bank home, searching for him and examining his wife's phone.
Israeli settlers attacked his village, injuring two brothers and a cousin.
Nine soldiers stormed Adra's home while his infant daughter was present, which he described as "horrific."
He fears returning home due to the military presence.
Adra's Oscar-winning film, "No Other Land," addresses struggles against Israeli military actions in Masafer Yatta.

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Palestinian director Basel Adra reported a raid by Israeli soldiers at his West Bank home, searching for him and examining his wife's phone.
Israeli settlers attacked his village, injuring two brothers and a cousin.
Nine soldiers stormed Adra's home while his infant daughter was present, which he described as "horrific."
He fears returning home due to the military presence.
Adra's Oscar-winning film, "No Other Land," addresses struggles against Israeli military actions in Masafer Yatta.