Awdah Hathaleen

Settler in West Bank Film Controversy: Suspect Freed on House Arrest After Killing

According to the directors of the Oscar-winning documentary *No Other Land*, Palestinian community leader Awdah Hathaleen was killed by a sanctioned Israeli settler in the West Bank. The suspect, Yinon Levi, who was sanctioned by the UK and EU, was reportedly released under house arrest. The killing occurred in front of a community center and was captured on video. The directors of *No Other Land*, which documented the struggle of Masafer Yatta residents, have expressed their grief, and the incident underscores the rise in violence in the West Bank.

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Palestinian Activist in Oscar-Winning Film Killed in West Bank, Killer Released

Palestinian activist and journalist Awdah Hathaleen, who contributed to the Oscar-winning documentary “No Other Land,” was killed during an attack by Israeli settlers in the West Bank. The incident, captured on video, allegedly shows settler Yinon Levi firing a gun, leading to his arrest for questioning. The killing adds to the increasing violence against Palestinians, where accountability for settler actions is rare. Hathaleen had recently documented settler encroachment and displacement efforts, highlighting the community’s struggles.

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