Smash and Grab (2019 film)

Smash and Grab is a 2019 documentary film directed by Israeli filmmaker Havah Nisht. The film investigates the illegal mining and exploitation of natural resources in the West Bank, focusing particularly on the activities of Israeli companies operating in Palestinian territories. The film presents evidence suggesting that these companies are extracting valuable resources such as stone and gravel, often without proper permits or environmental regulations, and that these activities have detrimental effects on Palestinian land, communities, and the local economy.

The documentary employs investigative journalism techniques, including hidden camera footage and interviews with Palestinian residents, activists, and industry insiders. It aims to expose what it alleges is a systematic looting of Palestinian resources under the protection of the Israeli military. Smash and Grab argues that this exploitation violates international law and perpetuates the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

The film received some attention at film festivals and sparked debate regarding the ethical and legal implications of resource extraction in occupied territories.