Israeli Course Teaches Tracking Skills to Locate Missing Persons and Stolen Items in Desert
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
By יוגב כרמל
First reported by Mako · Jul 9, 2026
What happened
An Israeli course in the Arava desert trains civilians in advanced tracking skills to find missing persons, stolen vehicles, and hidden items. Led by Omri Shakutai, the program combines practical field exercises with investigative techniques, attracting diverse participants and aiming to professionalize tracking for rescue operations. The training also addresses psychological needs for control and awareness, inspired by traditional Bedouin methods.
- 01Israeli course teaches human tracking to locate missing people and stolen items in the desert.
- 02Participants include tech workers, writers, and school staff learning to interpret environmental clues.
- 03Training involves night exercises and scenarios with minimal initial information.
- 04Course founder Omri Shakutai aims to professionalize tracking for rescue and police use.
- 05Psychological benefits include increased control and situational awareness post-trauma.
- 06Program draws on Bedouin tracking traditions adapted for modern challenges.
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