Shimon Riklin Interviewed Abraham Shapira About His Arrest

Israeli filmmaker and West Bank settler Avraham Shapira shares his firsthand account of spending five months in administrative detention under the Shin Bet, Israel’s internal security agency, in this revealing interview. He details his sudden arrest, the complete lack of transparency about the charges against him, and the opaque legal procedures he endured. Shapira offers a sharp critique of the Shin Bet and the broader Israeli security apparatus, arguing that they hinder Jewish settlement efforts and national goals. He advocates for a more forceful, even militant, approach toward Arabs, whom he views as adversaries. Connecting his story to the “Hilltop Youth” movement, Shapira highlights their uncompromising commitment to Jewish presence and strength in the land, contrasting it with what he sees as the conciliatory stance of mainstream settlement leadership. This conversation provides a rare glimpse into the tensions and ideologies shaping the settler community and the ongoing conflict in the region.

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