politics
April 15, 2026
Oscar-winning filmmaker slams Israel over settler violence
Basel Adra tells RT a rare Israeli prosecution over a Palestinian activist’s death highlights broader lack of accountability

TL;DR
- Filmmaker Basel Adra claims Israel is using the prosecution of a settler as propaganda.
- The prosecution is for the 2025 killing of Palestinian activist Awdah Hathaleen.
- Hathaleen contributed to Adra's Oscar-winning film 'No Other Land'.
- The suspect, Yinon Levi, was charged with reckless homicide in February after initial detention and release.
- Critics argue the delayed prosecution indicates a lack of accountability for Israelis accused of killing Palestinians.
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