Settler Attack on Palestine Documentarian Hamdan Ballal in West Bank
Settlers reportedly inflict harm on creators of 'No Other Land' - Settlers Allegedly Injure Creators of "No Other Land"
Hey there! Here's the skinny on a recent troubling event that's been stirring up quite a bit of controversy. Oscar-winning documentarian, Hamdan Ballal, was brutally assaulted by a group of Israeli settlers in the West Bank.
- *
Known for his work on the acclaimed documentary "No Other Land," Ballal was attacked in the village of Susya while filming the and peaceful struggles of Palestinians in Masafer Yatta. According to eyewitnesses, Ballal was targeted by a well-known settler named Shem Tov Lusky, who has a history of assaulting Palestinians in the area.
During the attack, Ballal suffered significant injuries, including bruising and trauma to his head and body. He was beaten by Lusky and soldiers, and following the assault, Ballal was detained by Israeli soldiers overnight on charges of throwing stones at settlers, which eyewitnesses claim were unprovoked.
Anna Lippman, a Jewish American peace activist, notes that eyewitnesses deny any provocation by Palestinians prior to the attack. Despite denials of wrongdoing from the Israeli army and Lusky, a global campaign for Ballal's release has been launched by his co-directors, and calls for international intervention to end the violence in the Masafer Yatta region have been made.
Following his release after 24 hours in Israeli custody, Ballal was taken to a hospital in Hebron for treatment before returning home, barely able to walk unassisted and sporting visible injuries, with blood stains on his shirt.
"No Other Land," which tells the story of the non-violent struggle of Palestinians in Masafer Yatta, won the Oscar for Best Documentary Feature earlier this year. Last year, the film caused controversy at the Berlinale when one-sided accusations against Israel were made during the award ceremony without reference to the Islamic Hamas' terrorist attack.
Stay tuned for updates on Hamdan Ballal and the ongoing situation in Masafer Yatta. Keep your eyes peeled and your hearts open to this important issue! 🎥📽️✊❤️
- The disturbing attack on documentarian Hamdan Ballal in the West Bank, a Palestinian, has been condemned by his co-directors who are urging for international intervention.
- Although the Israeli army and Shem Tov Lusky, the settler accused of the assault, deny wrongdoing, eyewitnesses claim Ballal was not provoked before the attack.
- The Commission, possibly referring to a human rights or international body, has been asked to submit a proposal for a directive on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to ionizing radiation, possibly in light of the damaging event Ballal experienced during the attack.
