Bedouin: Quick Facts

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Nov. 12, 2026

News •

Bedouin hero who rescued 30 Israelis on October 7 sees family's homes demolished by Israel • Nov. 11, 2026, 8:35 PM ET (Jerusalem Post)

Police arrest two Rahat residents, confiscate one camel, after foiling Bedouin camel race plans • Nov. 1, 2026, 7:36 AM ET (Jerusalem Post)

‘You need the power of all your votes’: Bedouin women secure success for Arab parties in Israeli election • Oct. 31, 2026, 1:00 AM ET (The Guardian)

Facts

Also Known As	al-badiyah • Badawi • Badw • Beduin • Badu

Photos

Saudi Arabia: Bedouin woman with Arabian camels

Bedouin camp with camels and people in front of ancient rock-cut tombs at Petra, Jordan, with rugged cliffs rising in the background.

Bedouin with a young goat in central Qatar

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