Israeli Police Kill Bedouin Man in Tarabin Raid as Ben-Gvir Backs Forces

Overview

• Local officials identified the deceased as 36-year-old Muhammed Hussein Tarabin, killed during an overnight police operation in the southern village bearing his family name.
• Police said officers opened fire because the man endangered forces during an arrest raid, while relatives reported he was at home when men in uniform entered at night.
• In a video statement, Tarabin’s 11-year-old son said he heard shots and then saw his father’s body on the ground.
• National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir expressed full support for the forces, as local leaders warned the shooting could further strain relations with Bedouin citizens.
• Residents described a week of raids with dozens detained and many released, and a regional council spokesman accused authorities of stepping up operations for political reasons ahead of expected elections.