The Negev Bedouin are desert-dwelling Muslim Arabs with a historically semi-nomadic and herding lifestyle who retain unique cultural traditions and heritage. The center of the Bedouin population in Israel is in the Negev desert – Naqab in Arabic. They are part of a diverse Arab minority in Israel and share many interests and concerns with broader Arab society.
This resource provides basic introduction to Bedouin communities in the Negev. Refer to the Source Sheet Companion for a list of references and a selection of additional resources for further learning.
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