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Hundreds of Bedouin Protest in Beersheba After Ben Gvir Vows More Home Demolitions

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Hundreds of Bedouin Protest in Beersheba After Ben Gvir Vows More Home Demolitions
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First reported by Arutz Sheva · Jun 24, 2026

What happened

Hundreds of Bedouin protesters demonstrated in Beersheba on Thursday against home demolitions in the Negev. The rally followed remarks by National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir that he would continue demolishing illegal buildings, prompting fierce criticism from Bedouin leaders and a rebuttal of his figures by an unrecognized villages council.

  • 01Hundreds protested outside the Bedouin Settlement Regulation Authority in Beersheba.
  • 02The rally followed Ben Gvir's pledge to demolish more illegal homes in the Negev.
  • 03Rahat Mayor Talal Al-Krenawi condemned the policy and called for coexistence.
  • 04Ben Gvir said more than 5,000 illegal structures have been demolished since he took office.
  • 05The Council of Unrecognized Villages disputed his numbers and cited 250 million shekels in damage.

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Full coverage · 2 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

WallaCenter · HebrewJun 25, 2026
Hundreds of Bedouin Protest in Beersheba After Ben Gvir Vows More Home Demolitions
WallaCenter · HebrewJun 24, 2026
Before major protest, Ben Gvir vows more demolitions in Bedouin villages
Arutz ShevaRight · HebrewJun 24, 2026
Ben Gvir says demolition drive against illegal building will continue and expand

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