‘No Other Land’ Filmmaker Recounts Israeli Settlers Mocking Him For Oscar Win Amid Attack, Calls For Continued International Attention On Palestine

Hamdan Ballal, an Oscar-winning filmmaker, recount his brutal attack by Israeli settlers after winning for "No Other Land," feeling mocked and violated amidst the violence his community faces daily. He describes how he narrowly escaped with his family, emphasizing their resilience but the ongoing threat to their lives, despite the film's Oscar win not making a difference for them. The directors of "No Other Land" expressed hope that international support continues to recognize the struggle of the Masafer Yatta community under occupation.