Operation ‘New Order’ Initiated to Fight Violent Crime in the Negev

Jerusalem, 23 November, 2025 (TPS-IL) — Nine Bedouin were arrested as hundreds of Israeli police officers, together with Naval Special Operations Command, dog units, cavalry units, and the Israel Police Air Force unit embarked on Operation “New Order” in the Negev, which was initiated by National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Commissioner Danny Levy, to “restore governance in the Negev,” specifically when it comes to violent and organized crime in Arab communities.

As part of the operation, the forces worked to locate stolen military weapons, ammunition, and suspects involved in shootings in the Bedouin diaspora, alongside increased enforcement activity on traffic routes.

During the operation, which will continue in the near future, suspects were arrested and weapons were seized.