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Israel holds first state-sponsored camel race in Negev desert

Once seen as a public nuisance and symbol of weak governance, the event’s formalization now transforms it into a valued cultural and tourism asset, local leaders say

Ilana Curiel | 11.01.24

'Instead of tears, I had his stories': Farhan Alkadi remembers deceased fellow hostage

After Hamas captivity, Bedouin hostage welcomes supporters from across Israel, recalls passing Aryeh Zalmanovich’s last days with him; 'We planned I’d visit him on the kibbutz when we were released'

Ilana Curiel | 08.31.24

בדואים תושבי הנגב עובדי המפעל החקלאי בנירים

Healing together, Bedouin and Jewish workers reflect on war’s rmotional impact

On October 8, workers at the Magen agricultural plant—both Jews and Bedouins—returned to save crops near Gaza border; only now have they begun to address emotional toll and challenges they’ve faced since war began

Ilana Curiel | 08.18.24

'On October 7, Hamas didn't distinguish between Bedouins and Jews'

In Congress speech, Netanyahu praises Sergeant First Class Ashraf al-Bakhiri who fought bravely on morning of massacre; 'It is a great honor for the Bedouin community as a whole; it was strange for Americans to see a Bedouin Muslim serving in the IDF'

Ilana Curiel | 07.26.24

גדוד הסיור הבדואי הוא אחד הכוחות הבולטים בגזרה הדרומית

'You don't have to be Jewish to be a Zionist': October 7's Bedouin heroes

Bedouin Reconnaissance Battalion's Majors A and M were home when news of Hamas attack broke; speaking to Ynet, they detail rushing to combat terrorists and liberate captured outposts; 'I promise the Gaza border region will flourish again'

Ilana Curiel | 04.29.24

A view of the Bedouin city of Rahat, in Israel’s Negev Desert

In wake of Hamas attack, Bedouin A-Team rises to the challenge

After suffering heavy losses in October 7 massacre, Bedouin community establishes the al-Faaza rescue team, comprised entirely of Bedouin volunteers and aimed at offering immediate first aid during crises

Ilana Curiel | 02.23.24

Bedouin Israeli met Hamas officials in Turkey, transferred funds to Gaza

Osama Alokbi is accused of transferring funds to the Gaza Strip, knowing that the money was used for digging terror tunnels for Hamas; he met Hamas officials in Turkey, including Hamas leader's deputy, Salah Al-Arouri, who was killed during the war in Lebanon.

Ilana Curiel | 02.19.24

Six hostages handed over by Red Cross, en route to Israel

Blinken says US supports Israel preventing Hamas from ruling Gaza, repeating massacre, says government understands need to avoid civilian casualties

ynet correspondents, Agencies | 11.30.23

Hamas says 10 hostages to be released, including Bedouin teens, 2 Russian citizens

Aisha, 17, and Bilal, 18, al-Ziadna are on the list, but their brother, Hamza, and their father, Yosef, will remain behind

Hassan Shaalan, AFP | 11.30.23

Meet Sophia Shramko, a Muslim woman advocating for Israel

The fact her father was the first Bedouin Lt. Col. in the IDF gave her the inspiration, and now this Stanford grad is going all out in advocating for Israel, which also means explaining the true meaning of 'from the river to the sea' for the uninitiated

ynet correspondents | 11.08.23

Bedouin family mourns son murdered by terrorists amid heroic act

Amer Abu Sabila jumps in to help mother with her two children after the father is shot by Hamas terrorists in Sderot only to succumb to a similar fate

Ilana Curiel | 10.27.23

בן ה-5 מרהט שנורה על ידי מחבלי חמאס - וניצל: "כשאגדל, אתגייס למשטרה"

'When I grow up, I'll join the police': 5-year old Bedouin survivor, says

Hamas kille Attallah Abu Madigam's father and wounds the boy critically but quick action by a police fighter saves his life; now Atillah says he will be a policeman when he grows up

Ilana Curiel | 10.22.23

Israel's Bedouin community mourns 19 victims in Hamas attack

Families of Bedouin victims of Hamas' rampage and rocket fire share their stories and raise concerns about lack of rocket alarms and shelters in their communities

Ofir Hauzman | 10.16.23

Bedouins living in an unauthorized shanty town in the Negev

Israel takes steps to combat 'harmful' polygamy in Bedouin community

New regulation hailed by a right-wing group attempting to restrict Bedouin settlement in the Negev, would limit land allotted to families, to no longer provide for plural wives, impacting children

i24NEWS | 08.03.23

Armed Bedouin wedding convoy in the Negev

It's not Gaza or Iraq, disturbing footage shows anarchy on roads in Israel's south

A dangerous wedding tradition is making a comeback among Negev's Bedouin population, as videos show columns of cars speeding recklessly down roads, with masked passengers firing live rounds into the air

Ilana Curiel | 06.18.23