Israeli Soldiers raid Palestinian director Basel Adra’s home Amid village Attack: Incident and Reactions
Incident Overview:
Oscar-winning Palestinian director Basel Adra reported a traumatic incident where Israeli soldiers raided his house in the West bank on Saturday.
Village Attack and Injuries:
Israeli soldiers attacked Basel’s village, injuring two of his brothers and a cousin.
Basel accompanied his injured family members to the hospital for treatment.
House raid During Hospital Visit:
While at the hospital, Basel learned from family members that nine Israeli soldiers had raided his home.
Soldiers conducted a thorough search of the house.
Search of Wife’s Phone:
Soldiers questioned Basel’s wife, Suha, about Basel and searched her mobile phone.
At that time, their nine-month-old daughter was inside the house.
Detention of Family Member:
One of Basel’s uncles was temporarily detained by the soldiers during the raid.
House Surrounded:
Basel revealed that his house was surrounded from all sides by soldiers, preventing him from returning home immediately.
Basel Adra’s Statement on Targeting:
Basel described the incident as horrifying and stated he feels increasingly targeted since winning the Oscar.
He said that even making films about settlers leads to army harassment, including raids and surveillance.
He criticized the system as being designed to intimidate, scare, and attack Palestinians.
Co-director Yuval Abraham’s Reaction:
Yuval Abraham, Basel’s co-director, strongly condemned the incident.
He said, “What happened in his village today is part of a recurring dynamic we have witnessed repeatedly.”
Yuval explained that Israeli settlers often brutally attack Palestinian villages.
After such attacks, the Israeli army frequently targets Palestinians rather than protecting them.
Pattern of Violence:
Yuval highlighted a cycle where Palestinian villages face settler violence followed by military raids on Palestinians.
This creates fear, insecurity, and continuous harassment for Palestinian communities.
Call for Awareness:
Yuval’s comments underline the need for international recognition and action against the ongoing violence faced by Palestinians.
He expressed solidarity with Basel and others affected by these attacks.
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