'No Other Land' has made headlines after winning the Oscar for best documentary feature, showcasing the resilience of the West Bank community of Masafer Yatta against settler violence and military demolitions. Film-makers Basel Adra and Yuval Abraham emphasized the disparity in their experiences under different laws. Following the award, co-director Hamdan Ballal faced violent repercussions, suggesting an uptick in hostilities towards the community. The film has ignited discussions about the broader implications of settler violence and political tensions in the region, especially during the current US administration.
Yuval Abraham: We live in a regime where I am free under civilian law and Basel is under military laws that destroy his life. There is a different path, a political solution without ethnic supremacy, with national rights for both of our people.
Adrian Horton, an arts writer for Guardian US, explains the challenges that the film had to overcome during its production and the fact that despite huge critical success, No Other Land did face difficulty in the run-up to the Oscars.
Hamdan Ballal was attacked by settlers and detained by the Israeli military. He describes what he believes happened that night and how since the Oscar win the Masafer Yatta community has experienced even more violence than before.
Many analysts believe settler violence is part of a broader attempt by the Israeli state to annex the West Bank during the current Trump presidency.
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