"The day they decide, our children are dead": In the Negev, reports of massive gunfire from the Bedouin diaspora

Residents of Moshav Nevatim reported massive gunfire noises from the nearby Bedouin diaspora while dozens of children and teenagers were at a Scouts activity nearby. A resident expressed fear for the children's lives. The police opened an investigation.

Residents of Moshav Nevatim reported today (Friday) massive gunfire noises from the nearby Bedouin diaspora. According to testimonies, it was drive-by shooting carried out while dozens of children and teenagers were at a Scouts movement activity nearby. A resident of the moshav expressed deep concern: "Just now there was shooting 40 meters from people's homes, drive-by shooting while our children are at Scouts nearby. The day they decide, they just need to decide and our children are dead." The police stated that officers from the Aroer station opened an investigation. Hagi Raznik, head of the Riepman Institute for Negev Development, called for an emergency order for search and administrative detention of illegal weapons. Earlier this month, residents of Rahat experienced a tense night with non-stop gunfire, and residents criticized the police.