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Inside Story episode looks at what is fuelling attacks in occupied territory
The programme, released on October 1, 2026, focuses on the factors behind attacks by Israeli settlers on Palestinian communities. It is part of Al Jazeera's Inside Story series, which provides analysis of current events.
The episode addresses one of the most persistent sources of tension in the occupied territories. Settler violence has been a long-running issue, often drawing international condemnation and complicating efforts toward a negotiated resolution.
The West Bank has been under Israeli military occupation since 1967. Most of the international community regards Israeli settlements as illegal under international law, though Israel disputes this. Violence involving settlers and Palestinians has flared repeatedly over the years, with each side accusing the other of aggression. Al Jazeera's programme aims to explain the forces behind the current situation.
Palestinian residents and international organisations: They view settler violence as part of a broader system of occupation and displacement, and call for international protection. Israeli settler groups and their supporters: They regard settlements as legitimate and say security concerns justify their actions. Analysts: Many point to weak enforcement by Israeli authorities and political support for settlers as factors that allow the violence to continue.