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3536 - Good Settler, Bad Settler - Update from the West Bank w/ Jasper Nathaniel

Dec 2, 2025
Jasper Nathaniel, an independent journalist and Substack publisher, shares gripping insights from his time in the West Bank. He recounts a documented settler attack leading to a rare terror indictment, shedding light on the serious implications of such charges. Nathaniel reveals the harrowing details of Mohamed Ibrahim's detention and the conditions in military prisons, where abuse and starvation are rampant. He discusses the complex dynamics between violent settlers and their so-called 'respectable' counterparts, providing a disturbing glimpse into the ongoing settlement movement.
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INSIGHT

Rare Terror Charge Against Settler

  • Jasper notes Israel charging a violent settler with terror is unusually serious compared to typical minor charges.
  • He cautions this may target a foot soldier while leaving the broader settler network untouched.
ANECDOTE

Palestinian‑American Teen Detained Nine Months

  • Jasper recounts Mohammed Ibrahim, a 16-year-old Palestinian-American, being held nine months in Israeli military detention.
  • Mohammed was released on Thanksgiving extremely gaunt, with scabies, and reunited with his father at hospital care.
INSIGHT

Stone‑Throwing Charge And U.S. Inaction

  • Jasper explains Mohammed was accused of throwing a stone and repeatedly denied fair court access as hearings were delayed.
  • He highlights U.S. officials largely ignored the case until activists and reporters forced attention.
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