Bedouin

Regavim: Government must quash incitement in southern Israel

Regavim Movement issues statement saying it's 'unfortunate fake news spreads like wildfire.'

Public Security Minister: Odeh responsible for incitement

Gilad Erdan blames Arab MK Ayman Odeh for incitement, fanning flames, 'thanks' Odeh for contribution to Israel-Bedouin relations.

President Rivlin: We must fight terror with a firm hand

President Rivlin responds to Negev terror attack, calls on Arab leaders to work with Israel to prevent terror.

TERROR IN THE NEGEV

Officer murdered in Negev terror attack

Police officer killed in terror attack in Negev, attacker neutralized. MK injured in clashes with police.

Arutz Sheva Exclusive

Polygamy fueling mass Bedouin illegal immigration into Israel

Tens of thousands of foreign-born women and their children from polygamous marriages living in Israel, report by Lavi organization reveals.

Civil Admin official fired for supporting illegal construction

Head of negotiations with Bedouin in Area C dismissed over membership in group which supports illegal Bedouin construction.

Bedouin man nabbed for assaulting guard, stealing gun

Suspect wounded security guard, stole firearm in what is believed to be nationalistic act by Bedouin Arab in southern Israel.

Bedouin toddler hospitalized for swallowing heroin

A two-year old from a Bedouin settlement in the South was brought to the hospital in moderate to serious condition.

'This is cruelty against the Settlers'

Tzfat Chief Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu said that as many people as possible must go to Amona as the courts are influenced by public pressure.

High Court postpones evacuation of - illegal Bedouin settlement

The High Court postpones evacuation of illegal Bedouin settlement Oum el-Hiran, stating that alternative accommodations have not been found.

Gov't to triple spending for Bedouin sector, fund illegal towns

The Finance Ministry announced that it is tripling its investment in Israel's Bedouin population, may fund illegal Bedouin settlements.

Judean Desert under threat from PA cement plant

Local Bedouin and Israeli organization fight against PA cement plant that could cause severe environmental damage to Judean Desert.

Bedouin youths attack police as demolition orders distributed

Bedouin youths riding ATVs hurl stones at police at illegal buildings slated for demolition.

Bedouin 'Price Tag' attacks in Negev

Following demolition of illegal structures, Bedouin squatters stone buses in southern Israel.

Israel's Bedouin get their close-up in Oscar entry

Israel’s entry for Academy Award consideration depicts an extended Bedouin family.

7 illegal gas stations dismantled in Bedouin town of Rahat

Seven illegal gas stations were dismantled in Bedouin town of Rahat during operation conducted by southern district prosecutors and police

Man found chained naked inside shed in Bedouin village

During demolition of illegal structures in village, police discover man inside shed chained naked to wall. 'I've been like this for years'.

Major police crackdown on Negev Bedouin village

Police raid Bedouin villages, confiscating weaponry and stolen items including a cellphone stolen from an intelligence officer's sister.

Man accused of harboring Sarona terrorists released

District Court orders release of Bedouin accused of helping the terrorists who murdered four people in the Sarona Market in Tel Aviv.

2 dead, many injured in brawl between families in Bedouin town

2 men killed, at least 15 more wounded, 1 seriously, in altercation between families in Bedouin town of Kuseife in southern Israel.

Israeli Bedouin teenager breaks into Gaza, disappears

Jauma Abu Ganima, a resident from the south, crossed the border before IDF soldiers could stop him, and disappeared into Khan Younis.

Tragedy: Two children die after being left in hot car

Young children were only discovered after being trapped for hours in the searing heat in Negev Bedouin village.

Government approves 900 million shekels for Bedouin sector

PM: 'No reason that an entire sector of the population which contributes to the state shouldn't get support in education, infrastructure'.

Family of Israeli Arab in Hamas captivity wants answers

Mentally ill Bedouin man confirmed to be in Hamas custody earlier this month. Family: 'Just bring him home.'

Bedouin soldier murders man after nighttime brawl

Soldier, a member of Israel's Bedouin minority, indicted on murder charges; accomplice still at large.

Land Day, the mirror reflecting the failed mirage of 'Palestine'

Another Israeli-Arab indicted for plans to join ISIS

Bedouin town of Hura appears to be hotbed of ISIS radicalization as yet another resident arrested for plans to join the terror group.

Bedouin student tried to smuggle in Tunisian terrorist

Indictment filed against student from Bedouin town near Be'er Sheva, who went to Jordan after joining jihadists in plot to launch attack.

Bedouin Arab rock ambush strikes firefighters

Fire crew 'saved by a miracle' driving through a hail of rocks on way to false fire report; police to accompany crews in Bedouin areas.

First Afula, now Ofakim: Residents shocked at Bedouin purchases

14 Bedouin families have purchased land in the national-religious community, infuriating locals and freezing sales to Israeli Jews.

Special gov't program targets ISIS influence in Bedouin sector

Ministry of Education sponsors program to tackle Islamist extremism in the Bedouin community of Hura after multiple locals join ISIS.

ISA arrests Bedouin citizen who smuggled in terrorist

Joint operation may have busted major Palestinian people-smuggling network.

New Negev town plan kiboshed by illegal Bedouin settlement

Earlier this week, the government announced that it was setting up five new towns for Jews in the Negev - but there's a problem.

Bedouin Leaders Strongly Condemn 'Terrible' Be'er Sheva Attack

Leaders of the Bedouin community in Israel vociferously condemned the terror attack carried out in Beersheva by one of their own.

Bedouin Leaders 'Shocked' by Terrorist's Identity

Terrorist Muhaned Al-Okabi comes from a family that helped in creating the state of Israel, says Bedouin mayor.

Who is Really Looking Out for Coexistence Between Jews and Arabs?

Hamas Offered Thousands to Kidnap IDF Soldier

Indictment: terror groups offered Bedouin Israeli huge sums to kidnap soldier, photograph IDF bases, transfer cell phones to terrorists.

Bedouin Israelis Receive 'Award for Zionism' for IDF Activism

30 Arab-Israeli activists awarded at Im Tirzu annual conference for activities encouraging IDF enlistment, amid calls for national unity.

Bedouins on Jordan Border Swear Loyalty to ISIS

Israeli security system on high alert after tribes join ISIS in exchange for money, with fears terror group may start Jordan conquest soon.

Tragic: Body of Missing 2-Year-Old Child Found in a Well

Police find body of Bedouin toddler in well. Child had been declared missing earlier today.

Bedouin ATV Driver Arrested for Interfering With IDF Exercise

Prosecutors filed charges Sunday against Suleiman Abu Karon, after he rode an all-terrain vehicle into an IDF base.

Arab Parties Threaten 'Unrest' Over Bedouin Land Plan

For the second time, the government is dropping – at least temporarily – a law that would regulate illegal settlement by Negev Bedouin.

Arab Who Murdered Inspector With His Car Is Arrested

Bedouin escaped arrest, ran over inspector and left him to die. Police commander: 'unforgivable disregard for human life.'

Bennett: Bedouin Teachers Who Joined ISIS 'Crossed a Red Line'

In an interview with Arutz Sheva, Education Minister denounces behavior of Bedouin teacher who spread ISIS teachings in schools.

Jews to Replant Olive Trees Uprooted by Arabs, Despite Shemittah

Residents of Kfar Adumim receive special rabbinic dispensation to plant olive trees, replacing trees destroyed by Arabs.

Swastika Graffitied on Fallen IDF Soldiers' Monument

Swastika and anti-Semitic slurs in Arabic scrawled on monument for fallen IDF soldiers of southern town of Omer over the weekend.

Negev Arabs Plan March on Jerusalem to Present 'Demands'

Arabs to march on Jerusalem to present president with demands to stop 'suffering' in illegal Arab settlements - or face violence.

Rivlin: Bedouin Are 'Members of Our Family'

President Reuven Rivlin met with Bedouin community officials to discuss ways to enhance ties between Jews and Bedouins.

Rivlin Tells Arab Leaders 'We Need Another Arab City'

President says he wants to 'realign' balance of society to advance Arabs, calls to teach all Israelis Arabic; is told of rampant crime.

Yehuda Glick: Pray for Victims of Deadly Crash in Negev

Temple Mount activist calls on the public to pray for the Bedouin who were injured in deadly crash in the Negev.

Mass casualty incident

8 Dead as Truck and Bus Collide

Truck hits bus filled with Bedouin women returning from Al-Aqsa Mosque in Negev crash; eight women dead, 28 wounded.

Watch: Bedouin Rioters Hurl Explosives at Police in Rahat

Negev town continues to spiral out of control after death of two residents during police activity; video shows officers saved from Arab mob.

Israeli Arabs Strike

General strike declared over deaths in Bedouin community during police raid, rock-throwing attacks. Former MK involved.

NGO: Bedouin Thieves Given 'Free Hand' to Steal from IDF Base

The IDF continues to be plagued by theft at one of its most southern bases – and no solution is in sight, the Regavim organization said

Responding to Darkness with Light

Watch: Police Seize Stolen IDF Weapons in Nighttime Op.

Border police arrest of suspects - including an IDF soldier - reveals high demand in Israeli criminal underworld for Israeli Tavor rifle.

Bedouins: Polygamy is Natural, Don't Interfere

Bedouin leaders fire back at the minister who dared to challenge their right to marry several women.

Minister: Govt. May Enforce Laws Against Bedouin Polygamy

Once again, Israel is hoping to hold down the explosive growth of the Bedouin population by regulating polygamy.

Regional Head Slams Plans for Bedouin Town on Jewish Land

ICA's plans to build Bedouin town near Jericho on Jewish areas of Judea-Samaria 'steal state lands,' Regional Council head fumes.

Bedouin Man Shot After Attacking IDF Officer

Attacker transferred to hospital in Be'er Sheva for treatment after trespassing, threatening officer with knife at shooting range.