A video circulating on social media depicts what the source describes as the reality of Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir's governance in the Negev: continuous gunfire from the Bedouin city of Rahat and children running for cover. The footage, shared by a political commentator, highlights ongoing lawlessness and security failures in the region despite a government campaign to restore order.
A social media video described by the source as showing the reality of Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir's governance in the Negev depicts continuous gunfire from Rahat and children fleeing. The clip, circulated Wednesday evening and attributed to a political commentator, underscores the persistence of lawlessness in the region despite a government enforcement campaign launched earlier this year. The footage does not specify when it was recorded, and the Zioneer has not independently verified its authenticity or exact location. The Negev has seen repeated incidents of shootings, tribal feuds, and organized crime in recent months, with local leaders calling for increased police deployment. Ben Gvir's office has not yet responded.
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