Quick Info
| Profession | Filmmaker, Photographer, Farmer, Human Rights Activist |
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| Nationality | Palestinian |
| Birthplace | Village Susya, Hebron, West Bank |
| Date of Birth | 01/01/1989 |
| Age | 37 years |
Latest News about Hamdan Ballal
24/03/2025
Hamdan Ballal was attacked at his home in Susya by a group of masked Israeli settlers shortly after he broke his Ramadan fast. He was later detained by Israeli forces and released the following day after being held overnight injured. The incident drew widespread attention because it came soon after the international success of No Other Land.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Hamdan Ballal Al-Huraini |
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| Other Name | Hamdan Mo Balal |
| Known for | Being one of the Palestinian co-directors of the documentary film 'No Other Land' (2024) |
Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Grey |
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| Hair Color | Black (semi-bald) |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Yata Secondary School for Boys |
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| College/University | Al-Quds Open University, Palestine |
Personal Life
| Religion | Islam |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Siblings | Suleiman Ballal (plumber), Issa Abu Al-Sakhr, Abu Muhammad Nimr Ballal |
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| Spouse | Lamia Ballal |
| Children | Son - 1 |
Career
| Debut | Film (as a film director): No Other Land (2024) |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/hamdan_mo_balall/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/profile.php |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Started his career as a photographer and human rights activist after completing formal education. | |
| 2. Part of the 'Humans of Masafer Yatta' group, which shares stories from Palestinian areas in the southern West Bank. | |
| 3. Worked as a field researcher for various human rights organizations, documenting events related to the Israeli occupation. | |
| 4. Faced threats as a Palestinian farmer from Israeli settlers who attempted to claim his land. | |
| 5. Directed and released the documentary 'No Other Land' in 2024, which highlights the struggles of Palestinians amid violence and settlements. | |
| 6. His co-director, Basel Adra, suffered an attack from Israeli settlers in February 2025, potentially as a response to their film. | |
| 7. Documented human rights abuses in the West Bank, advocating for action against injustices faced by his community. | |
| 8. Suffered an attack by Israeli settlers in March 2025 at his home, which led to his detention by Israeli forces. | |
| 9. Co-founded the 'Humans of Masafer Yatta' storytelling project. | |
| 10. Volunteered as a field researcher for B'Tselem. |