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Masafer Yatta: A Documentary of Displacement
A collaborative documentary film depicts the displacement of Palestinians from Masafer Yatta in the West Bank due to Israeli military expansion and settlement construction.
French
France
Human RightsMilitaryEntertainmentConflictDisplacementJournalism
Israeli GovernmentUnited Nations
Basel AdraHamdan BallalYuval AbrahamRachel SzorChristophe Donner
- What is Masafer Yatta and where is it located?
- Masafer Yatta is a Palestinian area in the Hebron district of the West Bank, encompassing approximately 3,000 square kilometers and home to around 2,500 Palestinians.
- What were the key events depicted in the film?
- The film depicts the destruction of Palestinian homes and infrastructure by Israeli forces, the ensuing displacement of the inhabitants, and the violence faced by Palestinians who resist the settlements' expansion.
- Why did the Israeli government target Masafer Yatta?
- The Israeli government designated Masafer Yatta as a military training zone, displacing the Palestinian inhabitants and paving the way for the expansion of Israeli settlements.
- Who were the key figures involved in documenting the events in Masafer Yatta?
- Two journalists, Basel Adra and Hamdan Ballal from Masafer Yatta, along with two Israeli journalists, Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, collaborated on documenting the events in Masafer Yatta through their filmmaking.
- What message does this article convey about the situation and the individuals involved?
- The article highlights the courage and resilience of both Palestinian and Israeli journalists in documenting the conflict and human rights violations in Masafer Yatta.