Ballal helped make a work of art that has smashed through the sociopathy and contempt for Palestinian life that runs through ordinary political discourse. That is why Israel is didn’t rely on “discourse” to silence Ballal—it relied on violence.
By Targeting Artists and Journalists, Israel Is Trying to Kill the Truth
The recent targeting of Hamdan Ballal, Hossam Shabat, and Mohammed Mansour shows that Israel sees the truth as a threat to be eliminated.
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March 29, 2025 at 6:46 PM