# Oscar-Winning "No Other Land" Filmmaker and Activist Awdah Hathleen Killed by Israeli Settler Violence

> Palestinian peace activist Awdah Hathleen, featured in the Oscar-winning film No Other Land, was shot dead by Israeli settler Yinon Levi in Masafer Yatta. Hathleen, a father, teacher, and community leader, was recently…

Published: 2026-09-17 · Desk: Latest · Source: Middle East Eye

Awdah Hathleen, a Palestinian peace activist and contributor to the Oscar-winning documentary No Other Land, was shot and killed on Monday in Masafer Yatta, in the occupied West Bank. According to the film's co-directors, he was shot in the chest by Israeli settler Yinon Levi, who has previously faced sanctions for violence against Palestinians.

Hathleen, a father of three, English teacher, and respected community leader, was remembered as a symbol of peace and resilience in his village. His death comes just weeks after he was deported from the U.S. despite holding a valid visa, where he had been invited by progressive Jewish organizations to speak about peace and justice.

Videos circulating online show Levi armed during a home demolition, part of the ongoing displacement of Palestinians. Hathleen’s killing highlights the escalating risks faced by Palestinian civilians amid expanding Israeli settlements.

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