Police Deny Knowledge of Bedouin "Battalions" After Shin Bet Chief's Warning
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS by baba
Shin Bet chief David Zini warned the cabinet about Bedouin organizations in southern Israel forming "battalions," but police deny awareness of such groups. Police stated they are investing significant efforts in the Bedouin sector, noting a 20% decrease in shooting incidents. Zini's warning came amid broader security concerns regarding Hamas and potential terrorism from Judea and Samaria.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Shin Bet chief David Zini warned the cabinet about Bedouin "battalions" in southern Israel.
- Police stated they are unaware of any organized Bedouin "battalions" in the South.
- Police reported a 20% decrease in shooting incidents in the Bedouin sector.
- Zini's warning was issued during a cabinet meeting on southern security threats.
- The warning occurred amidst concerns about Hamas and potential terrorism.
Israeli police expressed surprise at a report by i24NEWS detailing a warning from Shin Bet chief David Zini to the cabinet about potential Bedouin organizations in the South forming "battalions." A police source told i24NEWS on Wednesday that while "thoughts" might exist, the police are unaware of any semi-military Bedouin "battalions" or organized groups in the South. The source added that police efforts in the Bedouin sector have yielded results, with a 20% decrease in shooting incidents in the sector in recent months compared to the previous year.
Zini's unusual statement was made during a recent cabinet meeting discussing the situation in southern Israel. The Shin Bet chief warned of military infrastructure and potential military-style "battalions" among the Bedouin population in the Negev, calling it a "very worrying phenomenon." He specifically mentioned that the Shin Bet is constantly thwarting attempts to establish such formations in Bedouin areas.
The warning was issued in the context of discussions about Hamas's military buildup and general concerns regarding potential terrorist activities in Judea and Samaria in the near future.
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