The Minister of Defense, Benny Gantz, referred to the establishment of Bedouin settlements in the Negev.
"We have now approved an important decision to establish three Bedouin settlements in the Negev. This is not favoring anyone, nor is it political. Regulating Bedouin settlement is a significant national need as part of a comprehensive move needed to strengthen governance in the south and strengthen Bedouin society and its connection to Israeli society," Gantz said.