Bedouin

High-Speed Be’er Sheva Train Opens Negev

A new high-speed Be’er Sheva-Tel Aviv rail link shortens the ride to 55 minutes and opens up the Negev. An end to Bedouin domination?

Two U.S. Tourists Freed by Captors in Sinai

Two Massachusetts tourists who were abducted in the Sinai region freed after three days in captivity.

Family of Sinai Kidnap Victim: 'Seems Like a Nightmare'

The family of an American Christian pastor kidnapped by Bedouin in the Sinai Peninsula on Friday say they still can't believe it happened.

Bedouin Abducts Two U.S. Tourists in Sinai

Two U.S. tourists have been abducted by a Bedouin seeking to pressure officials to release his detained relative.

Bedouins Steal Ammo Crates from IDF Base

Thieves on SUVs entered Tze'elim base and made off with loot, toying with soldiers who gave chase.

IDF Officer Describes Vicious Bedouin Attack

Four Arabs charged with attacking an IDF major north of Be'er Sheva a month ago.

Bodyguards Separate Lieberman and ‘Terrorist’ MK

Bodyguards stepped between Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman and Arab MK Talab Al-Sana, who Lieberman called a terrorist on Wednesday.

12 IDF Soldiers Arrested for Passing Info to Sinai Smugglers

The IDF has arrested 12 soldiers on suspicions that they have been givinginformation on IDF troop movements to Sinai Bedouin.

Judge: Why the Hurry to Demolish?

Judge Yisrael Axelrod cancelled 51 demolition orders that the state issued… against Bedouins.

Road 6 to be Extended, Further Opening Negev to Jews

Transport Ministry has issued a tender for the extension of Road 6 southwards, further encouraging Jews to move to the Negev

IDF Fires on Smugglers, Infiltrators Wounded

Three Chinese infiltrators hurt in exchange of fire between Arabs trying to smuggle them in and the IDF.

Israeli Phone Center in Bedouin Mosque Reduces Arab Unemployment

Israel's Ministry of Industry, Trade and Labor has launched a new initiative to incorporate Bedouin Arab women into workforce.

10 UN Peacekeepers Kidnapped in Sinai

Ten United Nations peacekeepers have been kidnapped by Bedouin Arabs in the Sinai Peninsula. Hours later they were released.

Eldad: Why Did JNF Give in to Bedouin Land Thieves?

MK Eldad demands to know why the JNF stopped a forestation project, warns that perhaps JNF donors should be encouraged to give elsewhere.

IDF Kills Terrorist in Sinai Border Shootout

The IDF killed one of several terrorists in a shootout at the Sinai border overnight, a day after foiling another bomb smuggling attempt.

Bedouin Blood Feud Leads to Murder in Northern Negev

Two young men were killed and a third was injured Monday in a long-running feud between two Bedouin clans in the northern Negev Desert.

Bedouin Kidnap 18 Egyptian Soldiers Near Border with Israel

Bedouin tribesmen kidnap 18 Egyptian soldiers in the Sinai Peninsula, near the border with Israel.

Kibbutz, Bedouin Tribe Rallies at Egyptian Embassy in Tel Aviv

The Task Division of the Kibbutz Movement has joined members of the Bedouin Tarabin tribe to rally for Ouda Tarabin's release from Egypt.

Bill: Ask Social Worker before Evicting Bedouins

The government appears intent on passing a law that would give privileges to Bedouins facing eviction.

Sinai Bedouin Smuggling ‘Thousands’ of Missiles to Gaza

Sinai Bedouin report they have smuggled “thousands” of shoulder-launched missiles into Hamas-controlled Gaza, probably from Libya.

Palestinian Authority Arabs Hire Bedouin Thieves

Israeli police have cracked a sophisticated gang of Negev Bedouin who were hired by Palestinian Authority Arabs to steal.

Dromi Thief Back at It; Court Gives Him 7 Years in Prison

Five years later, one of the thieves shot by Shai Dromi has been caught stealing from farms in the north.

First Solar Field Approved for Negev Bedouin Community

Two Israeli ministers and other officials gathered to celebrate the approval of the first solar installation for a Negev Bedouin community.

Govt. Plans Negev Overhaul, Mass Relocation

The government plans to relocate 30,000 Bedouin as part of Negev overhaul. Arab MK warns of intifada.

Gov't Expected to Approve Illegal Bedouin Construction

Bedouins to receive 1.2 billion shekels, free lots for construction. Illegal buildings to be approved retroactively.

Bringing Texas Longhorns Home - to Israel

Texas Longhorn breed cows may be what Israeli ranchers need to help their herds thrive and resist theft by cattle rustlers

State Sues Bedouin for Cost of Eviction

Bedouin of El Arakib sued by State for 1,790,000 shekels – the cost of tearing down their illegal settlement.

IDF Foils Bedouin Terrorists at Dead Sea

Israeli soldiers and police late Sunday night caught two armed terrorists from Jordan trying to cross into Israel on a boat on the Dead Sea.

Arab Spring Bountiful Summer of Arms in Gaza

The Arab Spring brought a bountiful summer of weapons supplies for Gaza terrorists, according to a military analyst.

Bedouins Break Jew’s Leg at Eastern Outpost

Two Bedouins threw rocks at Jews who live at Geon HaYarden, wounding two. Police arrest a Jew.

Violent Workers Fired Following A7 Expose

Arutz Sheva's coverage of Arab workers' attack on rabbi and his students leads company to fire workers, promise change.

'Sheikh’ Peres Crowned in Bedouin Village

President Shimon Peres is now “Sheikh Peres,” crowned on Tuesday in traditional Bedouin garb during a visit to Hura, between Be’er Sheva and Arad.

King Abdullah Escapes Injury in Attack on Convoy

Angry Palestinian Jordanians stoned the convoy of King Abdullah. The king was unharmed. Source: Jordan’s denials are lies; Arab Spring on the way.

Civil War Threatens Heavily-Armed Sinai Area South of Israel

Civil war may break out among heavily-armed Bedouin tribes in the Sinai, which has become a lawless area since the Egyptian uprising this year.

Hamas Moving HQ from Syria to Egypt, Warns Netanyahu

Hamas is moving its headquarters from Damascus to Egypt and the terror group is strengthening itself in the Sinai, says Prime Minister Netanyahu.

Terrorist Sabotage Suspected in Nakba Cable Cut

Sabotage by Bedouin “celebrating” Nakba Day on Sunday probably was behind the cutting of a Bezeq communications cable in the Negev.

Terrorist Smugglers Rule Sinai, Says Shin Bet

Egypt’s new government has surrendered control of the Sinai, where Hamas is smuggling weapons into Gaza, according to the Israel Security Agency.

‘Help the Bedouin Go Back Where They Came From’ Says Rabbi Lior

Israel should pay Bedouin to move back where they came from – Libya and Saudi Arabia, says Kiryat Arba Rabbi Lior at the annual Ramle Conference.

Terrorists Try To Blow Up Egyptian-Israel Gas Pipeline

Six terrorists, reportedly Bedouin, tried to blow up the Egyptian-Israeli gas pipeline Sunday for the second time in two months.

Bedouin Face $275,000 Lawsuit for Land Grab

The government is preparing a $275,000 (1 NIS million) suit against Bedouin for the cost of removing them from state land they tried to grab.

Left: Save Negev for Arab "Right of Return Refugees"

The far Left and Arab groups slam pro-Israel Christians for planting trees in the Negev, saying the land belongs to “refugees.”

Violent Bedouin Clan Evicted from Negev Lands

Drop in the bucket: The Israel Lands Authority has evicted – for the seventh time – a Bedouin tribal clan from a 100-acre plot in the Negev.

Bedouin Intifada over Destroyed Islamic Movement Mosque

Thousands of Bedouin near Be’er Sheva stoned police as authorities destroyed a mosque illegally built by the radical Islamic Movement.

Eilat Rocket Attacks Show How Hamas Uses Sinai

Monday’s rocket attacks on Eilat and Jordan serve as a warning of how Hamas can take advantage of the Sinai Peninsula.

Bedouin Threaten to Blow Up Egyptian Gas Pipeline to Israel

Bedouin terrorists in Egypt’s Sinai have threatened to blow up the pipeline that pumps natural gas to Israel. Egypt beefs up forces.

Jordan Valley Jews Fight Bedouin Encroachment

Bedouin encroachment on state-owned lands may have met a partial solution; Jewish residents brought about an evacuation of one new encampment.

High Court Holds Up Razing of Arab Structures

Be'er Sheva court ordered 30 Bedouin villas torn down. Local authority appealed and High Court ruled structures can remain until appeal is heard.

Another 350 Acres of Negev Land Cleared of Bedouin Squatters

The Israel Lands Authority has successfully cleared out 1,400 dunams (350 acres, 1.4 square kilometers) of Negev land illegally planted by Bedouin.

Efrat "Gemach" Helps All Its Neighbors, Jews and Arabs

A second-hand clothing fund in Efrat that helps Jews across Israel has also helped its Arab neighbors for more than 20 years.

'Illegal Bedouin Land Grab near Jerusalem'

The Bedouin land grab has moved to the Jerusalem area. The High Court is to hear on Monday an appeal against the “outposts” near Maaleh Adumim.

Bedouin Sheikh: My People are of Jewish Descent

An Israeli Bedouin Sheikh tells INN TV that he is of Jewish descent. Historian claims most Bedouin, Arabs in Israel are Jewish.

MK Eldad in Sukkah to Protest Bedouin Building

Sukkah at Mamsheet junction protests Bedouin illegal construction and the violence the Bedouins use to deter law enforcers.

Negev: World Heritage Site Wrecked, Bedouins Suspected

A World Heritage Site in the Negev was attacked and seriously damaged Monday. Police suspect Bedouin involvement.

Demographic War: ’Suicidal Democracy’ Lets Bedouin Conquer Negev

‘Suicidal democracy’ lets Bedouin conquer the Negev, a regional leader charges. National religious Jews are trying to build a new community.

Bedouins Attack DJ for Western Music

Bedouins in a village in the Negev beat up a DJ at a wedding because he played Western music that encouraged women to dance too freely.

Police Name Suspect in Slaying of Bedouin Soldier

After eight years of searching, police believe they've found the killer of a young Bedouin man soldier.

Defending Zionist Farmers: The 'Jewish Guards' Rise Again

Jews have revived the old Jewish Guard (HaShomer) in order to protect Zionist farmers from Arab and Bedouin marauders.