Mohammad Bakri, a Palestinian director and actor known for his work on Palestinian identity and the documentary 'Jenin, Jenin,' has died at 72. His career spanned acting in both Palestinian and Israeli films, and he was a vocal advocate for Palestinian issues through his art, despite facing legal and societal challenges. His death marks the loss of a significant cultural figure who bridged Israeli and Palestinian narratives.
Oscar-winning Palestinian filmmaker Basel Adra reported that after being attacked by Israeli settlers in the West Bank, IDF soldiers searched his house and blocked access to his village, highlighting ongoing tensions and illegal settlement expansion in the area.
Oscar-winning Palestinian filmmaker Basel Adra reported that IDF soldiers searched his house in the West Bank after settlers attacked him, his family, and a foreign activist, with the incident involving violence and property damage, amid ongoing tensions over illegal settler outposts.
