Keyword "Bedouin" - List of latest news (51 results)

22/04 'Go out with weapons': Police arrest suspect who called for civil war

The suspect was arrested following the destruction of the buildings on suspicion that he had incited violence. 

20/04 Head of Bedouin unit: IDF missed an opportunity with Bedouin sector post-Oct. 7

“On the morning of the war, more than 400 former Bedouin combat soldiers came to my office, asking to join the effort," Co. (res.) Pini Ganon said.

01/04 Wood owl, 11 lizards found in latest wildlife rescue operations

Every animal seized was transferred to Nature and Parks Authority inspectors to undergo veterinary examination and are currently being kept in a protected facility.

22/03 Camel cover up: Negev residents say police are covering up attacks on livestock by IDF soldiers

Residents expressed dissatisfaction with the Israel Police's "culture of covering up" and said they had faced similar acts of harassment and assault for years.

18/03 A shared future starts now: Why 2025 must be the year of change - opinion

A shared society, based on equality, justice, and mutual respect, will lead us out of the crisis toward a future of peace.

18/03 Monkey rescued in Negev brings total to 12 as police continue wildlife crackdown

Israeli police have discovered another monkey in a Bedouin village, part of a larger wildlife smuggling operation that used drones from Egypt and Jordan to transport animals, weapons, and drugs.

12/03 Israel Police rescue monkey in open area near Rahat

These operations come as part of a widespread effort by the police to locate wild animals held illegally by civilians.

06/03 Negev police locate illegally owned monkey

Israel Police rescued a monkey held illegally in a Bedouin village and returned it to wildlife officials.

02/03 Bedouin, Arab Israeli sector more likely to suffer genetic diseases

The main causes of the genetic disorders are consanguineous marriages – inbreeding, and the high rate of, insufficient response to screening tests, and language barriers in genetic clinics.

17/02 Desert portraits: A snapshot at Bedouin life in Israel

By stepping outside our comfort zones and connecting with people on their terms, we open our lens and hearts to the many faces of Israel that often go unseen.

13/02 Activists push Israel to swap out dangerous generators in Bedouin schools

Parents and activists say that the state is delaying switching Bedouin schools from dangerous generators to solar panels despite them submitting a petition nearly a year ago.

07/02 In Bedouin, Druze tech hubs, young women are top of the game

Women from Israel’s minority communities are integrating into the high-tech sector while maintaining their cultural traditions through innovative tech hubs.

28/01 At Wadi Attir, Bedouin mix agricultural tradition with hi-tech innovation

One example of Wadi Attir’s innovative approach is a shipping-container-like machine that absorbs moisture from the desert air and turns it into drinking water.

23/01 'When you're in Gaza, you lose hope,' Former hostage Qaid Farhan Alkadi says

Akadi joined the rest of the country earlier this week in watching the first release of hostages as part of the initial stage of the hostage deal.

11/01 President Herzog meets with the leaders of the Bedouin community in southern Israel - report

The leaders discussed the necessity of finding solutions for issues that the Bedouin community faces.

08/01 Love across continents.. An American leaves her life to live with a Bedouin in the caves of Jordan

Love across continents.. An American leaves her life to live with a Bedouin in the caves of Jordan

06/01 Remembering Clinton Bailey, Ben-Gurion interviewer and Bedouin expert

Buffalo-born Dr. Bailey's interview with David Ben-Gurion was the basis of a major film, and he was also the creator of an archive of Bedouin life at the National Library of Israel.

24/12 IDF holds Bedouin conference to address war challenges and propose solutions

The meeting aimed to map out the unique challenges of the Bedouin community and propose diverse solutions.

16/12 Franjieh's expected position: The country needs a male president

Franjieh's expected position: The country needs a male president

09/12 From Rahat to the silver screen: Yousef Abo Madagem breaks barriers with debut film 'Eid'

Yousef Abo Magadem is the first Bedouin director to make a feature film.

02/12 'Unmatched commitment': First Muslim woman appointed deputy head of United Hatzalah branch

Doa Al Aubra, who joined UH in 2022, was appointed deputy head of the Rahat branch. 

01/12 ‘Eid’s moving tale of a Bedouin who wants to write - review

Every aspect of the movie has been created with care, from the cinematography to the music, to the production design.

23/11 Negev camel racing: A Bedouin tradition that unites Israeli society

A traditional and highly popular sport across the Middle East, camel racing is beloved among Israel’s Bedouin community.

14/11 National Security Ministry, ILA approves demolition of mosque, homes in unrecognized Bedouin town

The statement noted that, under Ben-Gvir's policy, the issuance of demolition orders has increased 400% since the beginning of 2024.

12/11 To organize Bedouin gatherings.. Netanyahu: I stress the importance of combating the phenomenon of polygamy

To organize Bedouin gatherings.. Netanyahu: I stress the importance of combating the phenomenon of polygamy

11/11 Israel is under a major attack. Buildings were damaged and cars burned amid widespread panic

Alsumaria News - International: Hebrew media reported that sirens sounded in Haifa, Shefa Amr, Acre, Al-Karyut and other areas in the Galilee, following heavy bombardment in northern Israel.

01/11 WATCH: First legal camel race held in Israel

The event, which lasted from the early morning hours until the afternoon, was a great success, and the spectators came from all over the country and included local communities of Jews and Bedouins.

10/10 Police operate to thwart illegal camel racing in the Negev

During the operation, aided by the police aerial array, forces mapped out the area, which including training sites closed to the public.

03/10 An explosion sounded in Beirut after a raid targeted a building

Media reported that an explosion sounded in the Lebanese capital, Beirut.

02/10 WATCH: Police arrest terror-suspect after chase through the Negev desert

Police arrested the suspect as part of Operation "Emergency Break," a crackdown on illegal residents staying in the country.

28/09 Attention must be placed on Jews and Bedouins in the South experiencing PTSD - opinion

Authorities must address the disparities in bomb shelter access and siren warning coverage between the Bedouin and Jewish communities.

16/09 Israel Cinema Day to premier an array of unreleased Israeli films

This Wednesday, Israel Cinema Day will involve over 40 recent Israeli films including unreleased Ophir Award nominees like 'Come Closer', 'Eid', and 'The Property' in theaters nationwide.

01/09 Sounding sirens in Israeli settlements

On Sunday evening, Hebrew media reported that sirens sounded in a number of Israeli settlements, amid reports of a missile launch from southern Lebanon.

31/08 Qaid Alkadi: A beacon of unity for Israel - opinion

Qaid Alkadi’s story offers Israel a unique chance to strengthen ties with the Bedouin community. Will this moment of unity be embraced?

31/08 Qaid Alkadi's release reveals Israel's deep Arab-Jewish divide - opinion

Qaid Farhan Alkadi's release brought joy across Israel, but it also highlights the persistent inequalities facing the Bedouin community. True equality demands more than symbolic gestures.

30/08 After being rescued in Gaza, Qaid Farhad Alkadi returned home, although the town where he lives could disappear

The government plans to demolish the home of residents of Khirbet Karkur, a Bedouin Arab village. In the first six months of 2024, 2,007 Bedouin structures were demolished

27/08 Israel reports rescue of Muslim Bedouin from Hamas hostage

The IDF reported on the rescue operation of a factory guard who was kidnapped by militants last October. However, army radio found out that the man escaped on his own, and the military stumbled upon him by accident

27/08 Who is released hostage Qaid Farhan Alkadi? - explainer

Alkadi is the father of 11, the youngest of whom is only six months old, according to online hostage story project Coming Soon.

21/08 Struggle for land rights: Bedouin communities fight for recognition in Israel

Bedouins, particularly those in unrecognized villages, face unique challenges. The Israeli government views the land they live on as state property.

13/08 Where were the nation's leaders to condemn the violent attack on Bedouin women? - opinion

Israeli leaders must unequivocally clarify that the state does not support racism or violence of any kind, and must work toward promoting equality and dialogue.

01/08 After a missile attack... explosions in the Western Galilee and sirens sounding

On Thursday evening, Hebrew media reported that explosions sounded in the skies over Western Galilee in northern Israel, and sirens sounded in a number of northern settlements.

01/08 Explosions sounded in the Western Galilee and sirens sounded

On Thursday evening, Hebrew media reported that explosions sounded in the skies over Western Galilee in northern Israel, and sirens sounded in a number of northern settlements.

25/07 Bedouin director wins top prize at Jerusalem Film Festival

The movie tells the story of a construction worker from Rahat, the largest Bedouin city in the Negev, and was among varied films to win prizes, many by Arab directors.

24/06 Muhammad Alatrash, father of 13, killed on Oct 7 and taken to Gaza, IDF confirms

The announcement came minutes after the forum released a video showing the moment Hamas terrorists captured hostages  Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Eliya Cohen, and Or Levy.

14/04 Israeli military eliminates the need to stay near bomb shelters

Restrictions on gatherings and educational events remain in place for now. Iran fired 200 missiles at Israel, most intercepted outside the country, according to the IDF.

19/03 "Bedouin criminals made me sell the villa, I went bankrupt because of them"

The contractor from Ra'anana, who complained against 6 criminals from the Bedouin diaspora for blackmailing him with threats and stinging him to the extent of NIS 15 million, revealed in his testimony how he came to bankruptcy out of fear for his life and the lives of his family members

04/02 Tinder for Baby Names Exists

Culture and entertainment musts from Christina McCausland

22/01 Yemen.. Air raids on Sanaa amid the flight of fighter jets

International media reported that explosions sounded in the Yemeni capital, Sanaa, following air strikes on it, while warplanes were flying over its airspace.

03/12 May God bring us good tidings.. This is what the families of Bedouin hostages held by Hamas stated!

May God bring us good tidings.. This is what the families of Bedouin hostages held by Hamas stated!

30/11 Seventh Group of Freed Israeli Hostages Includes Two Muslim Arab Israeli Teens

Two Muslim Arab teens are among eight Israeli hostages released by Hamas on Thursday night, part of a Bedouin family that was abducted.

10/11 The Day After Netanyahu

Israel has long succeeded in spite of its leaders, not because of them.