'A minister who destroys': Bedouin protest Ben-Gvir over demolition of illegal homes in Negev (opens original article in a new tab)

Bedouins in Beersheba protested against National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's claim of demolishing 5,700 homes in Bedouin communities, with local leaders criticizing his actions and highlighting ongoing issues in unregulated Bedouin settlements.

• Approximately 1,000 Bedouins protested in Beersheba over National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's claim of demolishing 5,700 homes in Bedouin communities this year
• Bedouin mayor criticized Ben-Gvir for 'proudly destroying' homes and questioned whose interests he serves
• Illegally built Bedouin homes in the Negev lack municipal services and face issues like unemployment, poverty, and hazardous living conditions
• Bedouin protesters threatened to set up a tent city to block officials from entering settlements if demolitions continue