Washington DC, April 27 -- Oscar-winning co-director of documentary 'No Other Land', Hamdan Ballal has recalled his brutal attack and capture by Israeli settlers, saying that he was mocked for his accolade amid his abduction.

In an op-ed article in The New York Times, as quoted by Deadline, Ballal shared details of the horrific incident. Calling the incident the "worst moment of my life," the filmmaker urged continued international attention on Palestine and the "near-daily violence" its residents experience.

The co-director wrote that the attack occurred on a 'typical Ramadan evening' in late March, as quoted by Deadline.

As per the outlet, when his neighbour informed him that settlers were attacking, he rushed to document the scene, ...