The Story My Oscar-winning film exposed violent Israeli settlers. Now they’re the soldiers
May 12, 2025
In this discussion, Venetia Menzies, an assistant data editor at The Times and The Sunday Times, shares insights from her recent reporting in the West Bank. She highlights the powerful stories behind the Oscar-winning documentary 'No Other Land,' revealing the harrowing experience of co-director Hamdan Ballal, who faced violence upon return home. The conversation delves into the complexities of settler motivations, the resilience of Palestinian communities, and the ongoing struggle for artistic voices amid a backdrop of escalating tensions.
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Complexity of West Bank Control
- The West Bank is a territorially divided Palestinian area under partial Israeli military control with significant population of settlers.
- The region's complexity arises from its legal status and settlement expansion impacting Palestinian livelihoods.
Settler Violence Causes Amputation
- Venetia recounts a settler shooting a Palestinian neighbor in the leg, causing amputation due to delayed medical care.
- The man was later handcuffed in hospital and required to pay bail to be released.
Film Shows Everyday Struggles
- The Oscar-winning film documents Palestinian daily hardships and violence from settlers in the West Bank.
- It also highlights cooperation between Palestinians and Israeli journalists as a form of resistance and solidarity.
