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Oscar-Winning ‘No Other Land’ Co-Director Hamdan Ballal Denounces New Attack by Israeli Settlers, Says Brother Hospitalized, Family Members Arrested

February 17, 2026 at 08:18 AM
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Oscar-Winning ‘No Other Land’ Co-Director Hamdan Ballal Denounces New Attack by Israeli Settlers, Says Brother Hospitalized, Family Members Arrested
Hamdan Ballal, co-director of Oscar-winning documentary “No Other Land” has sounded an alarm saying his family has been attacked again by the same Israeli settlers who targeted him shortly after his Oscar win in March 2025. The new attack has caused one of his brothers to be hospitalised, while four members of his family have […]

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Hamdan Ballal, co-director of Oscar-winning documentary “No Other Land” has sounded an alarm saying his family has been attacked again by the same Israeli settlers who targeted him shortly after his Oscar win in March 2025. The new attack has caused one of his brothers to be hospitalised, while four members of his family have […] This article provides comprehensive coverage and analysis of current events.
Hamdan Ballal, co-director of Oscar-winning documentary “No Other Land” has sounded an alarm saying his family has been attacked again by the same Israeli settlers who targeted him shortly after his Oscar win in March 2025. The new attack has caused one of his brothers to be hospitalised, while four members of his family have […] Home Film Global Feb 17, 2026 12:18am PT Oscar-Winning ‘No Other Land’ Co-Director Hamdan Ballal Denounces New Attack by Israeli Settlers, Says Brother Hospitalized, Family Members Arrested 'No Other Land' co-director Hamdan Ballal has sounded an alarm over a new attack against his family by Israeli settlers in the West Bank By Nick Vivarelli Plus Icon Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent @NickVivarelli Latest DR Sales Boards Drama ‘The Best of Families’ Created by Maja Jul Larsen and Produced by ‘The Killing’s Piv Bernth (EXCLUSIVE) 17 hours ago Branded Entertainment Executives Anthony Damianakis, Pete Fergusson Launch Dubai-Based Startup IPX to Connect Brands With Content (EXCLUSIVE) 23 hours ago Emin Alper on Berlin Drama ‘Salvation,’ Which References the Dynamics of Contemporary ‘Mass Murders, Massacres, Genocides and Wars’ 2 days ago See All TIFF Hamdan Ballal, co-director of Oscar-winning documentary “No Other Land” has sounded an alarm saying his family has been attacked again by the same Israeli settlers who targeted him shortly after his Oscar win in March 2025. The new attack has caused one of his brothers to be hospitalised, while four members of his family have been arrested, according to a statement posted by Balal on social media. Related Stories How Ashley Padilla’s 'Mom Confession' Sketch Turned Her Into 'Saturday Night Live's' Standout Emmy Contender

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