One Arrested After Illegal Weapons Seized in Israeli Bedouin Village
Israeli police arrested one man and seized an M-16 rifle, pistol, and cartridges in the Bedouin village of Aroer as part of a wider crackdown on illegal.
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Ben Gvir Hails Demolition of 10,000th Illegal Structure in 18 Months
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir announced the demolition of the 10,000th illegal structure in Ramla, clearing significant state land across Israel.
A resident of the Negev was arrested on suspicion of being in contact with a foreign agent and planning an attack at the "Forum" club in Be'er Sheva, as part of a joint investigation by the Southern District Central Unit
Negev resident arrested for contacting foreign agent, planning attack at Be'er Sheva club using explosives; indictment filed.
Weapons cache located in the Negev - In an operation by Rahat police officers and National Guard Border Police fighters, a cache of weapons was seized, including M16 rifles and ammunition.
Rahat police and Border Police seized M16 rifles and ammunition in the Negev, arresting two suspects in their 30s.
Tax Authority Seizes 18 Vehicles in Overnight Debt Enforcement Raids
Israel's Tax Authority enforcement unit seized 18 vehicles in overnight operations in Arara and Tira from individuals owing tax debts.
Huge Increase in Enforcement Against Illegal Construction and Farming in the Negev
The Ministry of National Security reports a surge in demolitions of illegal construction and farming in the Negev during the first half of 2026.
M16 Located, Three Arrested in Bedouin Town
During Operation “Iron Network,” police in Hura, Negev, discovered an M16 rifle and apprehended three suspects involved in violent crime.
Millions Allocated to Restore Farm Land Damaged During War
Israel's Ministry of Agriculture is allocating 7 million Shekels to restore war-damaged farmland and promote sustainable agriculture in northern and southern.
Infrastructure of a network smuggling weapons and drugs from the Egyptian and Jordanian borders was exposed - six Israeli citizens were arrested. Over the past few months, six Israeli citizens, residents of the Negev, we
Israel Police dismantle weapon and drug smuggling network from Egyptian & Jordanian borders, arresting six Israeli citizens involved in purchasing and trading.
New Town Planned for the Negev
Israel's Ministry of Construction and Housing is advancing plans for a new Negev settlement near Eshel HaNassi, adding 500 housing units.