Settler Movement

The settler movement refers to the movement of people establishing homes and communities in territories claimed by others, often during wartime or political conflict. In the context of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, it involves Israeli citizens establishing settlements in the West Bank and East Jerusalem—territories Palestinians seek for their future state. These settlements are contentious, seen by some as a way to strengthen national claims, and by others as obstacles to peace, as they complicate efforts for a two-state solution. The movement reflects broader debates over land rights, sovereignty, and security in the region.