Overview

• Hamdan Ballal, co-director of the Oscar-winning documentary 'No Other Land,' was attacked by a group of masked Israeli settlers in Susiya, sustaining injuries to his head and stomach.
• Eyewitnesses and activists report that Israeli soldiers detained Ballal from an ambulance while he was receiving medical attention, and his current location and condition remain unclear.
• The attack occurred as settlers targeted the village of Susiya, destroying property, including water tanks and vehicles, and assaulting residents and activists with weapons such as knives and batons.
• The Israeli military has not provided an official explanation for Ballal's detention, while co-directors and activists express concerns about his safety and the broader suppression of Palestinian voices.
• 'No Other Land,' which documents the displacement of Palestinians in Masafer Yatta, has faced political backlash despite winning the Academy Award for Best Documentary earlier this month.