Israeli National Guard chief says large-scale operation in Bedouin village is meant to 'send a message'
The raid followed vandalism in nearby communities and officially aimed to catch suspects and illegal weapons, but residents said it felt like collective punishment, with some children briefly detained and homes searched
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The raid followed vandalism in nearby communities and officially aimed to catch suspects and illegal weapons, but residents said it felt like collective punishment, with some children briefly detained and homes searched
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07:21 PM • December 30 2025 IST
The commander of Israel's national guard told Haaretz on Tuesday that a large-scale operation in the Bedouin village of Tirabin in southern Israel is a "message that you can't go into nearby communities and damage property."
