Hamdan Ballal, a co-director of the documentary "No Other Land," was injured by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank and then detained by Israeli troops. Four Palestinians were reportedly injured during attacks on the village of Susya. Israeli military reports a conflict involving stone-throwing but denies any claims of apprehending individuals from ambulances. Colleagues and activists expressed concern for Ballal's safety, indicating he is currently missing. The incidents highlight ongoing tensions in the region and raise questions about the treatment of injured individuals by military forces.
According to Ballal's Israeli colleague Yuval Abraham, Ballal sustained "injuries [to] his head and stomach" and was "bleeding," highlighting the severity of the altercation.
Activists and observers reported that Israeli soldiers taking Ballal out of the ambulance he had called raises concerns about the treatment of medical personnel in conflict situations.
Basel Adra, the other Palestinian co-director of 'No Other Land,' noted on social media that Ballal was "still missing after soldiers abducted him," emphasizing the uncertainty surrounding his fate.
The Israeli military claimed that mutual rock-hurling led to the arrests, yet did not acknowledge Ballal being apprehended from the ambulance, suggesting a narrative of conflicting accounts.
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