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Louis Theroux's 'The Settlers' Exposes Israeli Settler Expansion and Its Impact on Palestinians

The new BBC documentary delves into the ideology of ultra-nationalist settlers in the West Bank, revealing their plans for Gaza and the human cost of their actions.

Louis Theroux in The Settlers
Louis Theroux: The Settlers comes to BBC Two exploring the growing Israeli settlements in the West Bank (Photo: Mindhouse/BBC)
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Theroux with Ari Abramowitz, a Texan who moved to the West Bank as part of the Israeli settler movement (Photo: BBC/Mindhouse Productions Ltd/Josh Baker)

Overview

  • Louis Theroux's latest documentary, 'The Settlers,' premiered on April 27, 2025, on BBC Two and is available on BBC iPlayer.
  • The film documents Theroux’s three-week journey through the occupied West Bank, focusing on ultra-nationalist Israeli settlers and their expansionist goals.
  • Daniella Weiss, a prominent settler leader, claims to have recruited 800 families to settle areas near Gaza and reveals her private communication with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's aides.
  • The documentary highlights the harsh realities faced by Palestinians in Hebron, including restricted movement, harassment, and the loss of livelihoods due to settler activities.
  • Theroux defends his forensic, perpetrator-focused approach, arguing that presenting extremist views unmediated can provide a powerful lens into their ideologies.