Lea Tsemel
Lea Tsemel is a prominent Israeli human rights lawyer known for her work in defending Palestinian clients, particularly those accused of political offenses. Over her decades-long career, she has gained recognition for her commitment to justice and her advocacy for the rights of Palestinians under Israeli occupation. Tsemel's work often highlights the complexities and challenges of legal representation in the context of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and she has been involved in high-profile cases that draw international attention. Recently, she was in the news following the detention of filmmaker Hamdan Ballal, which she reported on, illustrating the ongoing tensions in the region.
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Lea Tsemel is the lawyer representing Hamdan Ballal after his detention.
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Argentina· 2025-07-28
Lea Tsemel denied any violent actions by her client, Hamdan Ballal, and reported on his treatment after being detained.
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Portugal· 2025-04-09
Lea Tsemel, Ballal's lawyer, said they received only minimal care for their injuries from the attack.
‘I thought I was going to die’: director Hamdan Ballal recounts attack by settlers and soldiers in West Bank | West Bank
United Kingdom· 2025-03-26
Lea Tsemel is a lawyer representing Hamdan Balal and others who were attacked.
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Montenegro· 2025-03-25
Lea Tsemel is the lawyer who announced Hamdan Ballal's release.
«No Other Land»-regissør blir løslatt, opplyser hans forsvarer til AP
Norway· 2025-03-25
Lea Tsemel is the lawyer for Hamdan Ballal, who reported that the Palestinians received only minimal care for their injuries.
Co-realizador de No Other Land libertado “com hematomas e sangue na roupa” | CinemaPortugal· 2025-03-25
Lea Tsemel is Hamdan Ballal's lawyer who stated he was released with two other Palestinians detained during the incident.
‘Like a punishment’: witnesses describe Israeli settler attack on No Other Land director | West BankUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-25
Lea Tsemel, the lawyer for the detained individuals, reported that police told her they were being held for medical treatment.
Oscar-winning Palestinian director released following arrest after Israeli settlers’ attack - World
Pakistan· 2025-03-25Lea Tsemel is the attorney representing Hamdan Ballal and the other directors.
Oscar-winning Palestinian director released by Israel day after beating by West Bank settlers
Canada· 2025-03-25
Lea Tsemel is Ballal’s lawyer who reported on the serious injuries sustained by Ballal and the other directors.
Oscar-winning Palestinian director released from Israeli detention | West BankUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-25According to their lawyer Lea Tsemel, police told her they were being held at an unidentified military base for 'medical treatment'.
Oscar-winning Palestinian director arrested after Israeli settlers’ attack - WorldPakistan· 2025-03-25Lea Tsemel is the attorney representing Hamdan Ballal and others detained by the Israeli military.
No Other Land director Hamdan Ballal allegedly attacked by Israeli settlers, detained by army
Australia· 2025-03-25