Bir Hadaj

Ra’am rallies Negev voters: ‘More votes, more influence’

Ra'am MK Mansour Abbas urges increased Arab turnout, pledging to fight home demolitions, push for recognition of illegal Bedouin villages.

Mossad chief backs controversial Bedouin industrial zone

Mossad Director Roman Gofman has thrown his support behind a disputed plan for a 200-dunam industrial zone near Bir Hadaj, arguing that jobs could strengthen security and weaken criminal elements.

Top arms smuggler hit with rare administrative arrest warrant

The Shin Bet and police arrested a Bir Hadaj resident accused of leading a drone-based weapons smuggling network, prompting Defense Minister Israel Katz to sign a rare administrative detention order.

Three Arab-Israelis indicted for massive weapons theft from IDF

Indictment filed against three Bir Hadaj residents accused of stealing thousands of bullets and weapons from IDF vehicles — even during active operations.

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Lion cub rescued from a pit in the Negev Desert

Police found a lion cub being held in a pit near the Bedouin town of Bir Hadaj. The cub was handed over to the Nature and Parks Authority.

Bedouin MK indulges in conspiracy theory

MK Taleb Abu 'Arar identifies with Bir Hadaj protesting destruction of illegal construction, claiming purpose of enforcement very different.

Regavim hidden camera exposes Negev organized crime

'Bir Hadaj has long been capital of crime and drugs in Negev. Bands stealing weapons, ammo, cars from area IDF base come from Bir Hadaj.'