Are West Bank Settlers the Most Dangerous Jews in Israel?

Noam Weissman joins journalist and analyst Haviv Rettig Gur for a candid, wide-angle look at one of Israel’s most contentious issues: settler v!olence. They trace the history of West Bank settlement, unpack the diverse currents within the movement, and examine the rise of the Hilltop Youth as a rebellious fringe. Along the way, they challenge inflated statistics, explore starkly different Israeli and Palestinian perceptions, and confront the outsized impact of a small but combustible phenomenon on politics, security, and identity. Chapters 00:00 Intro 03:28 What is a settler? 11:52 Hebrew words for settler 12:34 History of the settler movement 17:20 Where in the West Bank do settlers live? 30:07 Who are the hilltop youth? 35:51 Are the hilltop youth vigilante pioneers? 42:40 Statistics on settler v!olence 46:43 Is settler v!olence actually a problem? 56:41 The disengagement from Gaza & settler v!olence 1:02:16 Should we air our dirty laundry? 1:07:12 Outro The History & Controversy of Israeli Settlements    • The History & Controversy of Israeli Settl...   -------------------- This podcast was brought to you by Unpacked, a division of OpenDor Media. For other podcasts from Unpacked, check out:    • Jewish History Nerds      • Wondering Jews with Mijal and Noam      • Soulful Jewish Living: Mindful Practices F...   #israel #palestine #westbank