Louis Theroux: The Settlers

Synopsis

In the occupied territory of the West Bank is a growing ultra-nationalist community of Israeli settlers. The settlements are illegal under international law, yet they have been protected by the army, the police and the government. Since the Hamas-led attack on 7 October 2023, the settlers have pursu... In the occupied territory of the West Bank is a growing ultra-nationalist community of Israeli settlers. The settlements are illegal under international law, yet they have been protected by the army, the police and the government. Since the Hamas-led attack on 7 October 2023, the settlers have pursued a campaign of violence against local Palestinian communities, with support at the highest levels of the Israeli government. Louis embeds himself in the community, meeting prominent settlers and discovering the consequences of their activity—and their plans to move into Gaza.