What It’s Like to Grow Up in an Israeli Settlement

A self-described liberal from cosmopolitan Tel Aviv, Zaki wanted to get behind the politics of Israel’s controversial settlements in the occupied territories — so she moved there, temporarily, setting up an improvised cafe where she could chat with settlers from her own generation.
  • The video is about a young woman who spent the summer in Tekoa, an Israeli settlement in the West Bank, to learn about the perspectives of Israelis who disagree with her politically.
  • She found that the settlements have a negative impact on Palestinians, who are repressed as long as they are occupied.
  • Despite this, many young Israelis choose to live in the settlements, often for ideological reasons.
  • The video highlights the complexity of the conflict and the tension between Israelis and Palestinians.
  • The narrator’s experiences in Tekoa and Hebron show the contrast between the peaceful, hippie-like atmosphere of some settlements and the harsh realities of the occupation.
  • The video ends with the narrator reflecting on the importance of understanding different perspectives and finding common ground in a deeply divided society.


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