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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Hometown | Hebron, West Bank |
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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Children | Son - 1 |
Career
Debut | Film (as a film director): No Other Land (2024) |
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Awards |
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Social Media
https://www.instagram.com/hamdan_mo_balall/ | |
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php |
Some Lesser Known Facts
Started his career as a photographer and human rights activist after completing formal education. | |
Part of the 'Humans of Masafer Yatta' group, which shares stories from Palestinian areas in the southern West Bank. | |
Worked as a field researcher for various human rights organizations, documenting events related to the Israeli occupation. | |
Faced threats as a Palestinian farmer from Israeli settlers who attempted to claim his land. | |
Directed and released the documentary 'No Other Land' in 2024, which highlights the struggles of Palestinians amid violence and settlements. | |
His co-director, Basel Adra, suffered an attack from Israeli settlers in February 2025, potentially as a response to their film. | |
Documented human rights abuses in the West Bank, advocating for action against injustices faced by his community. | |
Suffered an attack by Israeli settlers in March 2025 at his home, which led to his detention by Israeli forces. |