Basel Adra, Palestinian director and recent Oscar winner for co-directing “No Other Land,” addressed the UN about the worsening situation in the West Bank, despite the film’s success. The documentary highlights Israeli violence and forced displacement in Masafer Yatta, with Adra emphasizing the brutal occupation Palestinians face on a daily basis, including attacks by Israeli settlers. Despite the film’s accolades, Adra and his co-director have faced backlash, with reports of attacks and brutality, as tensions between Israelis and Palestinians continue to escalate in the occupied West Bank.
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Israeli fire kills 71 more Gazans, including many trying to get food aid – Middle East Monitor
Israeli military actions in the Gaza Strip resulted in the deaths of at least 71 Palestinians on Thursday, including many civilians seeking humanitarian aid. Since the escalation of violence in October 2023, over 55,700 Palestinians have been killed, with international bodies raising concerns about potential war crimes committed by Israeli officials. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Israeli soldiers hurt many people in Gaza, including those who just wanted food and help, and a...
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