Bedouin

Israel bars European diplomats from illegal Arab town

IDF declares illegally-built Bedouin encampment near Jerusalem a closed military zone, blocks EU envoys from visiting.

EU condemns Israel over plans to raze illegal Arab town

EU says plans to raze Khan al-Ahmar 'exacerbate threats to viability of two-state solution.'

UN envoy condemns plans to raze illegal Arab town

UN envoy Nickolay Mladenov says planned demolition of Khan al-Ahmar is contrary to international law.

Report: Israel preparing to raze illegal Arab town near J'lem

After years of delays, evacuation orders issued, equipment prepared for demolition of illegal Bedouin outpost east of Jerusalem.

Justice Ministry releases polygamy report

'Rather than curtailing polygamy, Israel will find itself investing billions in effectively shoring up and entrenching the practice.'

Minister to Bedouin community: 'Learn Hebrew'

'A Bedouin kid who doesn't know any Hebrew won't be able to go to college,' says Agriculture Minister Uri Ariel.

Bedouin boy spits on Jewish baby - and his mother laughs

'The mother, in complete chutzpa, laughed in my face,' baby's aunt says.

Bedouin arrested for attempted arson in Dimona

Police arrest 25-year-old arson suspect, open investigation.

Court indicts three Bedouin for stealing soldier's weapon

Three Bedouin relatives plan and execute weapons theft, then work to hide evidence.

Watch: 3 suspects in IDF weapons theft arrested

Border police release video of arrest of Bedouin suspects who abducted soldier, stole his weapons.

3 Bedouin arrested for attacking IDF soldier, stealing weapons

Negev Bedouin arrested for abducting soldier, threatening him at gunpoint, and stealing his weapons.

Indictments for illegal Bedouin outposts built on Jewish land

Following a petition submitted by Regavim, indictments will be filed in case of network of Bedouin outposts on Jewish-owned land.

'They screamed 'slaughter the Jew' and tried to hurl rocks'

Police officer recalls attack by Bedouin residents of Rahat on Israeli police officers during traffic stop.

Police officers attacked in Rahat

Two policemen injured after being attacked with clubs and rocks by residents of Bedouin city.

Drug-smuggling cell that damaged IDF infrastructure arrested

Shin Bet, Police arrest cell of 8 Bedouin who smuggled drugs between Israel and Sinai, deliberately damaging IDF infrastructure at border.

Earliest evidence of blood vengeance found in Jerusalem's hills

Israeli archaeologists find slashed skull - history's earliest evidence of blood vengeance - in Jerusalem's hills.

Deadly terror attack - or fatal accident?

Officers who shot and killed Bedouin driver who hit police during home demolition won't face criminal charges.

Law enforcement and viral videos - a dangerous combination

Regavim calls for systematic, decisive law enforcement in the Negev – with no regard for popularity ratings of viral video clips.

Watch: Undercover forces arrest Bedouin arms dealer

Undercover Border Police arrest Bedouin who sold weapons to PA Arab arms dealer. Three indicted in the affair.

The government's solution to Negev lawlessness

Gilad Erdan introduces bill to raise punishment for firing illegal weapons to 5 years in prison after video shows Bedouin firing out of car.

'These are serious crimes - we expect the police to respond'

Puclic Security Minister demands action after video shows Bedouin firing automatic weapons out of moving vehicles.

Bedouin men indicted for trafficking weapons to PA

Bedouins allegedly stole weapons from IDF bases and sold them to Palestinian Arabs.

Watch: Israeli Bedouin shooting automatic weapons while driving

Bedouin youths filmed sticking heads out of vehicles while shooting rifles in the air on Route 40 near the Ohalim Junction.

Police arrest Bedouin gang stealing tons of meat from factory

Police say the gang has broken into a number of southern businesses in recent weeks, causing millions of shekels in damages.

Bedouin man arrested for placing rocks on train tracks

Police arrest, bring to court, 25-year-old Bedouin male resident of Tel Sheva, for placing rocks on train tracks near Be'er Sheva.

Residents of illegal Bedouin town agree to move peacefully

Residents of illegal Bedouin town agree to move to neighboring Hura - in exchange for free land and compensation for demolitions.

3 children injured in Negev house fire

Fire breaks out in Bedouin town of Hura in Negev. Children seriously and moderately injured, mother suffers shock.

Watch: Special forces unit uncovers Bedouin drug smuggling ring

Police find drugs, stolen IDF jeeps, assault rifles, ammunition, IDF uniforms, in Bedouin village.

'Meretz is an anti-Zionist party'

Likud MK bashes far-left party for traveling to Rwanda in attempt to scuttle Israel's plans to deport African migrants.

Bedouin run over police officer during escape attempt

Four Bedouin in private vehicles attempt escape from Be'er Sheva traffic police running over one.

Housing Minister: Israel is losing the south

Minister Yoav Galant says Israel must renew momentum of Jewish settlement in north and south amid massive illegal Bedouin construction.

Are Negev Bedouin radicalizing?

Bedouin citizens in Israel's south are placing stone plaques with image of Al-Aqsa mosque on the sides of their homes.

New group of Bedouin women become EMTs in Israel’s Galilee

Haredi-run United Hatzalah trains seventeen Bedouin, including thirteen women, as first responders.

Watch: Border Police capture ISIS terrorists in southern Israel

19-year-old Israeli Bedouin women nabbed while planning terror attack in Israel. Terrorists suspected of working for ISIS terror group.

Negev Bedouin women charged with joining ISIS

Shabak reveals that two 19-year-old Bedouin women from the Negev contacted ISIS, planned to carry out terror attack.

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1st Bedouin in IAF pilot's course

First Bedouin soldier joins IAF's exclusive pilot course as IDF works to ensure better integration of minorities.

Farmers furious at Arab takeover of Gedera

Tax evasion, other illegal activities involved in purchase of farmland in central Israel. 'The struggle for national land continues.'

Bedouin car thieves nabbed

Police arrest three Bedouin who stole cars, equipment, from parking lots around Israel.

Bedouin seriously injured attempting tank carrier heist

'A soldier's status has become a joke. They treat us as if we were scarecrows in the middle of a garden - they only look scary.'

Report: Arab MK's home illegal

Joint List MK Juma Azbarga found to be living in illegally-built home - despite being offered plots of land nearby.

Bedouin leaders condemn murder of soldier by Bedouin terrorists

Leaders of Bedouin community meet Arad mayor after murder of 19-year-old soldier. 'We must spit out the evil elements in our community.'

Knesset looks to crack down on thieves breaking into IDF bases

MK Anat Berko advancing bill that would double punishments for thieves caught breaking into IDF bases.

Bedouin disguised as soldiers steal IDF equipment

Bedouin enter IDF base, sit on tanks, and steal personal equipment, soldiers say they're helpless.

Water meters for every family - only in legal Bedouin villages

No reason to invest in single-family water meters for those who need to be relocated, Agriculture Minister Ariel says.

Bedouin must compensate State for evacuation of illegal mosque

Beer Sheva court rules Negev Bedouin must compensate State for expenses incurred during evacuation of mosque built on public land.

Baby hit and killed by grandfather in Negev traffic accident

One-year-old boy killed in car accident in Negev. Police say boy's grandfather accidentally hit the child while driving in reverse.

Bedouin shot at border recognized as terror victim

Defense Ministry recognizes Bedouin youth shot to death on Egyptian border as victim of hostilities.

Father accidentally kills 6-year-old daughter

Bedouin father accidentally drives bus over daughter, killing her.

'I'm going to carry out a terror attack'

Report: Bedouin man calls police, says he'll carry out a terror attack.

First Israeli Bedouin indicted in polygamy crackdown

After decades of indifference, Israel finally cracks down on polygamy in Bedouin community.

Liberman warns Syria: 'It will end badly'

DM Liberman at ceremony for Bedouin soldiers: 'I advise our neighbors from north not to try us, because we take all threats seriously.'

Agriculture Minister visits Bedouin town: Let there be peace

Jewish Home minister meets Bedouin students, inaugurates new Bedouin high school.

Israeli diplomat vs the State of Israel

Bedouin diplomat calls on international court to try Israeli officials over what he says are Israel's plans to destroy his home village.

Dimona mayor to give 101 acres to illegal Bedouin community

Dimona mayor forces local coalition to vote in favor of handing city land to neighboring Arabs, ignores wishes of local residents.

Likud minister: The writing was on the wall

Regavim hands camel owner over responsible for fatal accidents to police, blasts failure to deal with camel owners who cause car accidents.

Jewish shepherd attacked in Binyamin

Jewish shepherd severely assaulted in Bedouin ambush treated at hospital; some attackers arrested.

Is illegal Bedouin building in the Negev a threat?

Journalist from 'Kan' broadcasting corporation dismisses the threat. 'I suggest taking things in proportion.'

Toddler in serious condition after being stung by 'deathstalker'

Girl in southern Israel stung by yellow scorpion, evacuated to hospital in serious condition.

Police catch Bedouin thieves red-handed with IDF equipment

Two Bedouins arrested for stealing IDF uniforms, bullet-proof vests, jackets, jerrycan, and other army equipment.

Bedouin man steals dozens of watermelons from Jewish farmer

Border Police catch Bedouin thief armed with weapons near Be'er Sheva.