Israeli Forces, Settlers Raid Home of Activist Issa Amro in Hebron

Palestinian activist Issa Amro, recently featured in Louis Theroux’s BBC documentary The Settlers, has reported being harassed and having his home in Hebron raided by Israeli soldiers and settlers, which he attributes to his participation in the film. The documentary has drawn global attention to the growing dangers for Palestinians and human rights defenders in the West Bank, highlighting the expansion of Israeli settlements and the resulting displacement of Palestinians. Amro shared footage of the raid, noting that settlers injured a fellow activist, stole property, and cut down a tree, while Israeli police threatened him with arrest if he filed a complaint, which he and rights groups have described as evidence of an apartheid-like system. The settlers reportedly cited support from former U.S. President Donald Trump, indicating they felt emboldened by his administration's policies. The documentary explores the religious, ideological, and political motivations behind settlement expansion, which is widely considered illegal under international law, and features perspectives from both Palestinians and Israeli settlers. These incidents have intensified concerns about the safety of activists and journalists operating in the occupied territories.