Israeli military raids Masafer Yatta community, featured in Oscar winning 'No Other Land'
The Israeli military raided the Wadi al-Jawaya community in Masafer Yatta, south of Hebron, following assaults by Israeli settlers on Palestinian shepherds in the area, Wafa news agency reported on Wednesday.
Israeli soldiers detained two residents during the raid. They also detained an activist while he was on his way to the village of al-Tuwani in Masafer Yatta and seized his vehicle.
The 2024 documentary No Other Land won an Oscar in 2025 for Best Documentary, focusing on Masafer Yatta.
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Israeli military raids Masafer Yatta community, featured in Oscar winning 'No Other Land'
The Israeli military raided the Wadi al-Jawaya community in Masafer Yatta, south of Hebron, following assaults by Israeli settlers on Palestinian shepherds in the area, Wafa news agency reported on Wednesday. Israeli soldiers detained two residents during the raid. They also detained an activist while he was on his way to the village of al-Tuwani in Masafer Yatta and seized his vehicle. The 2024 documentary No Other Land won an Oscar in 2025 for Best Documentary, focusing on Masafer Yatta.
