After winning an Oscar for the documentary 'No Other Land', co-director Hamdan Ballal faced brutal treatment from Israeli forces, following increased settler violence. Following an attack by Israeli settlers in his village, Ballal documented the event but was later detained by Israeli soldiers. He reported enduring severe mistreatment during his imprisonment, which lasted over 20 hours. His wife claimed Ballal is being targeted due to the film’s controversial perspective, reflecting ongoing tensions and violence in the region, particularly against Palestinian activists and filmmakers.
Ballal told The Associated Press that "all my body is pain" after being imprisoned and tortured for over 20 hours by Israeli soldiers.
I heard the voices of the soldiers, they were laughing about me," Ballal said. "I heard 'Oscar' but I didn't speak Hebrew."
Ballal, who was abducted by Israeli authorities after an attack by Israeli settlers, testified that he stepped out to film the assault on his village.
His wife claimed that settlers have been targeting him directly for his work on No Other Land, indicating backlash against the film's narrative.
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