Hamdan Ballal, the Oscar-winning director of ‘No Other Land,’ was attacked by Israeli settlers in the West Bank and subsequently detained by Israeli military forces. Witnesses and activists report that he was brutally beaten during the incident, which has raised concerns about settler violence in the region. After significant outcry and legal intervention, Ballal was released from custody. His wife described the incident as a savage attack, while colleagues called it a lynching. Despite being freed, reports indicate that the circumstances surrounding his detention remain contentious, with further investigations into the events unfolding.