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Anyone watched the Louis Theroux documentary

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Ninerina · 30/04/2025 15:06

I knew that things were bad for the Palestinians but after watching the documentary I'm so disgusted by the 'settlers' the government of Israel and especially Daniella Weiss.
Palestinians are referred to as savages and camel riders by a rabbi!
Will we get a chorus of how Louis Theroux is anti- semitic now? The usual battle cry of the Israel supporters

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Twiglets1 · 30/04/2025 19:18

jac120w · 30/04/2025 19:04

Why does Louis Theroux keep picking on Israeli settlers?


The Spectator
https://www.spectator.co.uk › article › why-does-louis-t...

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The article does not call LT anti semitic. It just makes the very good point that he doesn’t focus on other extremists - Hamas for example- because he wouldn’t be safe mocking them.

It would be more balanced if he did but really! Who could blame him for choosing extremists that don’t threaten his life?

Twiglets1 · 30/04/2025 19:16

stonecutter · 30/04/2025 18:56

It is possible to be an Israel supporter and be against the settlers. I think the documentary was excellent and the settlers are abhorrent. No I do not think LT is antisemitic.

I also, however, support Israel’s right to exist, believe it’s a conflict and not a genocide, and believe that people hold Israel to higher standard than anywhere else. I believe Hamas will continue to try and kill every Jew in the world and a condition of a ceasefire needs to be their surrender.

Is that ok or would you like to imagine some more things us pro-Israel lot might say and perhaps next time we can read off a script in order not to disappoint?

Exactly- I agree with all that.

Whatsinanamehey · 30/04/2025 19:10

If anyone had any doubt that apartheid practices were carried out against the Palestinians, this documentary would clear those doubts.

Whatsinanamehey · 30/04/2025 19:06

It is a brilliant documentary and I would strongly urge everyone to watch it. It's clear as day what the Palestinians have been up against for decades from the settlers, the IDF and the Israelo government. Some of my friends who were unaware of how bad it is for the Palestinians in the occupied territories were stunned by the open cruelty displayed in the documentary.

Bigfatsunandclouds · 30/04/2025 19:04

Whatsinanamehey · 30/04/2025 15:38

Tbf he didn't even have to try very hard, they were more than willing to divulge their disgusting prejudices and hate against the Palestinians without much prompting.

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This is so true, they were desperate to tell him how they were superior and belonged as it was the promise land. Utterly bizarre viewing and really does cement the injustice of it all.

stonecutter · 30/04/2025 19:04

StrikeForever · 30/04/2025 18:58

@stonecutter hmmm, those pesky infant Hamas members and their mothers eh?

Is this the bit where I say that all Palestinians are Hamas and that I wish to see the end of them all? Because I don’t recall saying that but if you’d prefer to continue your imaginary conversation then you’re very welcome to.

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Ninerina · 30/04/2025 19:03

Hello
It's on iPlayer
There are rumours it will get pulled as it doesn't serve the pro Israeli narrative so I'd watch it ASAP
I look back at all the horrific events of the past 18 months and I just wonder when it will stop
The babies in incubators left to starve to death, bombing hospitals, rioting for the right to rape prisoners, the Israeli mothers with babies in arms trying to block aid into Gaza and children having limbs amputated without anaesthetic and now this 2 month blockade of aid getting into Gaza at all
Children being snipered, children eating animal feed to try to stay alive
The horror goes on and on

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Comedycook · 30/04/2025 18:59

stonecutter · 30/04/2025 18:56

It is possible to be an Israel supporter and be against the settlers. I think the documentary was excellent and the settlers are abhorrent. No I do not think LT is antisemitic.

I also, however, support Israel’s right to exist, believe it’s a conflict and not a genocide, and believe that people hold Israel to higher standard than anywhere else. I believe Hamas will continue to try and kill every Jew in the world and a condition of a ceasefire needs to be their surrender.

Is that ok or would you like to imagine some more things us pro-Israel lot might say and perhaps next time we can read off a script in order not to disappoint?

Agree with this

StrikeForever · 30/04/2025 18:58

@stonecutter hmmm, those pesky infant Hamas members and their mothers eh?

stonecutter · 30/04/2025 18:56

It is possible to be an Israel supporter and be against the settlers. I think the documentary was excellent and the settlers are abhorrent. No I do not think LT is antisemitic.

I also, however, support Israel’s right to exist, believe it’s a conflict and not a genocide, and believe that people hold Israel to higher standard than anywhere else. I believe Hamas will continue to try and kill every Jew in the world and a condition of a ceasefire needs to be their surrender.

Is that ok or would you like to imagine some more things us pro-Israel lot might say and perhaps next time we can read off a script in order not to disappoint?

MissyB1 · 30/04/2025 18:51

Whatsinanamehey · 30/04/2025 18:50

Yes, this Is what i meant. The radical elements are not only confined to the extremist settlers but are increasingly found in other sections of society going all the way to the top in the leadership.

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Yep, frightening and depressing.

Whatsinanamehey · 30/04/2025 18:50

MissyB1 · 30/04/2025 18:48

The radical element is cemented in the Israeli Government too unfortunately.

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Yes, this Is what i meant. The radical elements are not only confined to the extremist settlers but are increasingly found in other sections of society going all the way to the top in the leadership.

MissyB1 · 30/04/2025 18:48

Whatsinanamehey · 30/04/2025 15:54

A quick Google reveals two professors from Israeli universities nominated Weiss for the Nobel peace prize. This definitely indicates the radical element is not limited to just the settlers.

The radical element is cemented in the Israeli Government too unfortunately.

Twiglets1 · 30/04/2025 18:47

thecatdidit · 30/04/2025 18:46

@Ninerina I echo pp, where can I watch this please?

BBC iplayer

TwilightSkies · 30/04/2025 18:46

Glad other people are finally getting to see the truth!

thecatdidit · 30/04/2025 18:46

@Ninerina I echo pp, where can I watch this please?

Twiglets1 · 30/04/2025 18:45

Liverpool52 · 30/04/2025 18:40

@twiglets1 you might want to read @Ninerina post again - they didn't say "we are getting a chorus" they were questioning whether there would be one.

I know but I haven’t heard anyone imply that LT is anti semitic and lots of people have seen the programme by now and discussed it even on this board.

purpleme12 · 30/04/2025 18:43

Following

Calmdownpeople · 30/04/2025 18:41

Whatsinanamehey · 30/04/2025 15:54

A quick Google reveals two professors from Israeli universities nominated Weiss for the Nobel peace prize. This definitely indicates the radical element is not limited to just the settlers.

Yeah but people nominate Donald Trump for a Nobel peace prize . You have to account for a percentage of crazy across the board.

Liverpool52 · 30/04/2025 18:40

@twiglets1 you might want to read @Ninerina post again - they didn't say "we are getting a chorus" they were questioning whether there would be one.

watersoul · 30/04/2025 18:39

Where can I watch this please?

Twiglets1 · 30/04/2025 18:31

Ninerina · 30/04/2025 15:06

I knew that things were bad for the Palestinians but after watching the documentary I'm so disgusted by the 'settlers' the government of Israel and especially Daniella Weiss.
Palestinians are referred to as savages and camel riders by a rabbi!
Will we get a chorus of how Louis Theroux is anti- semitic now? The usual battle cry of the Israel supporters

I’m not aware anyone is accusing LT of being anti- Semitic. The chorus of people saying that is in your own imagination.

Whatsinanamehey · 30/04/2025 15:54

A quick Google reveals two professors from Israeli universities nominated Weiss for the Nobel peace prize. This definitely indicates the radical element is not limited to just the settlers.

Whatsinanamehey · 30/04/2025 15:38

Bigfatsunandclouds · 30/04/2025 15:25

Danielle Weiss is an unhinged, genocidal maniac. Louis once again smashed it out of the park in terms of his style and ability to get people to say out loud what has been kept under wraps.

So depressing for the Palestinian people and it just shows you how religious extremism can lead to dreadful outcomes. Excellent yet depressing documentary.

Tbf he didn't even have to try very hard, they were more than willing to divulge their disgusting prejudices and hate against the Palestinians without much prompting.