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Israeli Settlers' Influence on West Bank Policy: A Deep Dive

NovaTube News 2026-10-20 Original source ↗

Settler violence and settlement expansion have surged under Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing coalition, raising questions about how much influence the settler movement truly has over Israel's West Bank policies and the future of Palestinians. In this DW News report, correspondent Fanny Facsar travels through Israel and the occupied West Bank to investigate the dynamics at play. The video features an interview with Isaac Hershkowitz, a researcher in Jewish philosophy, who offers insights into the ideological and political forces driving the settler movement. The report examines the extent to which settlers shape policy decisions and the consequences for Israeli-Palestinian relations. With the situation on the ground growing increasingly tense, this report provides a nuanced look at a contentious issue that continues to define the region.