CC: Rob Geist Pinfold – How the Settlers Captured the Israeli State

In this episode for our Conflicted Community, we continue our
survey of the Israel-Palestine question with another interview, as
Thomas Small engages with Rob Geist-Pinfold, a lecturer in defense
studies and international security. This week we focus particularly
on the Israeli settler movement. The conversation delves into the
historical roots of the settler movement, its evolution from a
secular to a religiously motivated initiative, and the intricate
relationship between settlers and the Israeli state. The discussion
also touches on the impact of the Oslo Accords and the shifting
dynamics of Israeli politics in relation to Palestinian
statehood.  They also discuss the division of the West Bank,
and the influence of the settler movement on Israeli politics, in
what Rob terms a kind of State Capture. They discuss the evolving
role of far-right politics in Israel, particularly in the context
of the October 7th attacks, and how these events have shifted
Israel's grand strategy towards a more aggressive foreign policy,
especially in Syria. The conversation highlights the implications
of these dynamics for the future of the region and the ongoing
challenges faced by both Israelis and Palestinians. To listen to
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