Bedouin

Bedouin Warns Syria's Assad Could Win, Death Toll Could Double

A Negev Bedouin predicts the Syrian death toll could even double and Bashar al-Assad will survive in office, thanks to Iran.

Bedouin March Through Be'er Sheva with PLO Flags

Government plan to grant them land they occupied illegally still doesn't satisfy them.

Ramat Hasharon 'Liberates' Bedouin Occupied Land

City officials in Ramat Hasharon succeeded in removing an illegal Bedouin encampment that for years had occupied a prime parcel of land

Police Not Guilty of Shooting Bedouin Man

Report rejects Bedouin man’s claim that he was shot by police, says he was wounded by shooter in Be'er Sheva bank tragedy.

Morsi Rejects Negotiations with Bedouin Kidnappers

Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi bars negotiations with the kidnappers of three policemen and four soldiers.

Bedouin Squatters to Get Land, Cash As Settlement Law Approved

The Ministerial Law Committee on Monday authorized for legislation a law that would regulate Bedouin settlement in the Negev

Bedouin Worker Tried to Poison Boss

A Bedouin worker at a coffee shop in Givat Shmuel was arrested for allegedly trying to poison the shop's manager

Israeli Bedouin Imprisoned in Egypt Begins Hunger Strike

An Israeli Bedouin who has been imprisoned in Egypt for more than 12 years on spying charges has begun an open-ended hunger strike.

Israeli Arab Released by Sinai Kidnappers

Amir Hassan, the Israeli Arab who was kidnapped last week in Sinai along with his Norwegian companion, was released by his Bedouin captors

Govt Sneaks Through Huge Land Giveaway for Bedouin

Netanyahu: "Implementation of the decision will end spread of illegal building by Bedouin in Negev."

MK-Elect Feiglin: Begin's Bedouin Ploy 'Low'

Moshe Feiglin decries "cynical and base" attempt to pass pro-Bedouin decision in cabinet.

Minister Begin Leads Bedouin Land Grab

Cabinet will vote to hand over huge swaths of Negev land to Bedouins, in last-minute move.

Bedouins, Jews Charged with Terror Plot

Two Jews accused of supplying stolen explosives to Arab brothers who planned rocket strike.

Elections Surprise: Arab Support for Jewish Home

The Jewish Home party finds allies in Bedouin and Druze communities, takes votes from Labor.

Jerusalem-Arab Charged in Bedouin Kidnapping Ring

Nadal Tubasi, a 35-year-old Arab resident of Jerusalem, is charged with kidnapping with the intent to murder or blackmail and extort.

Study: Gaza Rockets Worse for Bedouin Kids than Jewish Kids

Bedouin youth were more psychologically distressed than Jewish youth by the rocket fire during Operation Pillar of Defense, a study shows

Thieves' audacity hits peak

F-16 Engines Stolen from IAF Base

IAF belatedly finds that several engines have been stolen. Arab metal thieves with help from the inside are suspected.

Suspicion: Bedouin Helped Hamas Pinpoint Negev Targets

Video shows Bedouin thieves in ATVs driving freely among IDF tanks in Negev military zones.

Video: Bedouin Steal Cows from Jews

Lawless Negev: Bedouin take revenge against Israel by burning a kibbutz cow barn. They previously stole cows. Police afraid to act.

Muslim Leader Preaches Jihad in Be’er Sheva

Islamic Movement leader Sheikh Raed Salah brought his hate message to Be’er Sheva to incite Muslims against Israeli “terrorists.”

Tower and Stockade Settlements; Losing the Negev

Woman Dies after Bedouin Attack Keeps Out Magen David Medics

Bedouin in the Negev city of Rahat stoned Magen David medics and prevented them from rescuing victims of a fight. One woman died.

Bedouin Squatters Appeal Against Legal Jewish Communities

Deputy mayor of Arad criticizes Bedouin from unrecognized villages who petitioned against a decision to build new Jewish communities.

Report: 500 Kilos of Explosives Meant for Israelis, Not Fence

Terrorists planned a major attack in an Israeli border town Sunday night, Channel Two reported

Egypt Sends Helicopter Gunships to Hunt Jihad Terrorists

Egypt “locks the barn door” after the chickens escape, sends helicopters to search for jihad terrorists. Hamas: Israel behind the attack.

Sinai Terrorists Blow Up Gas Pipeline to Israel

Sinai terrorists blew up the Egyptian-Israeli pipeline for the 15th time Sunday, another sign of control of a de facto terror state.

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.