{
  "id": 9500092,
  "title": "Louis Theroux documentary examining Israeli settlement expansion nominated for International Emmy Award",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/louis-theroux-documentary-examining-israeli-settlement-expansion",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-24T05:36:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/film-tv/2026/09/24/louis-theroux-documentary-examining-israeli-settlement-expansion-nominated-for-international-emmy-award/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The British documentary \"The Settlers,\" directed by Louis Theroux, has been nominated for an International Emmy Award. The film delves into the Israeli settler movement in the West Bank and its potential expansion into Gaza. Shot in Israel and the occupied West Bank in 2024, it is Theroux's return to a topic he previously covered in his 2011 documentary \"The Ultra Zionists.\" Theroux interviews Palestinians, settlers, and activists opposing settlement growth, including Daniella Weiss, a veteran settler leader who expresses her ambition to build settlements in Gaza. The documentary also showcases efforts by settlers to establish outposts in the West Bank, illustrating how these communities can develop before gaining official approval from Israeli authorities. Critics praise the film as \"fearless journalism,\" crediting Theroux's measured interview technique for enabling his subjects to express their views in detail. \"Exposure: Breaking Ranks: Inside Israel’s War\" is another nominated documentary, produced by Zandland for ITV1. This investigative piece competes in the current affairs category and features testimonies from Israeli military personnel who served in Gaza, raising concerns over potential breaches of international law, such as indiscriminate bombardment, the use of human shields, and civilian shootings. Qatar is the sole Arab country among the 22 countries represented with nominated programs this year. The 54th International Emmy Awards will take place in New York on November 23, with 64 programs and performances vying for recognition across 16 categories.",
  "summary": "Louis Theroux’s The Settlers , which examines the Israeli settler movement in the occupied West Bank and its ambitions for Gaza, has been nominated for an International Emmy Award. The British documentary, produced by Mindhouse Productions, was named on Wednesday among four contenders for the documentary prize at the 54th International Emmy Awards. It is up against programmes from Mexico,…",
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        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "Louis Theroux documentary examining Israeli settlement expansion nominated for International Emmy Award",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/louis-theroux-documentary-examining-israeli-settlement-expansion-9500256",
        "published": "2026-09-24T05:36:35.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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