Israeli security forces arrested Bedouin residents of Segev Shalom on Wednesday afternoon on suspicion of planning an attack in Be'er Sheva, according to reports. The alleged motive was anger over National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir's demolition policy in the Negev, and photos of Ben Gvir and the prime minister were found on the suspects' phones.
Israeli police and the Shin Bet arrested several Bedouin residents of the Negev town of Segev Shalom on Wednesday, suspecting them of planning a shooting attack in Be'er Sheva. According to the investigation, the suspects were motivated by anger over the demolition policy led by National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, which has seen over 5,700 unauthorized structures razed in the Bedouin diaspora in the past year. Investigators also found photos of Ben Gvir and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the suspects' phones, raising concerns about their intended targets.
The arrests come hours after Ra'am leader Mansour Abbas accused Ben Gvir of the demolitions, as The Zioneer reported earlier Wednesday. The demolition policy has been a flashpoint in the Negev, with previous protests and threats against the minister. The Shin Bet and police have not yet released additional details, and the investigation is ongoing.
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