The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has apologized to Hamdan Ballal, co-director of the Oscar-winning documentary No Other Land, after criticism for not addressing his violent attack by Israeli settlers and subsequent detention by the military. The apology, signed by CEO Bill Kramer and president Janet Yang, followed backlash from Academy members and film organizations. The Academy condemned violence against artists and acknowledged its failure to respond adequately. Ballal was released after 20 hours in detention, denying accusations of stone-throwing. This incident adds to the Academy's history of public relations missteps.