The Bedouins are traditionally nomadic, Arabic-speaking tribes who have inhabited the deserts of the Middle East and North Africa for centuries.

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“The Bedouins don’t want trouble — since 1967 [when Israel captured the West Bank in the Six Day War] we haven’t caused any problems. We just want to live. We have no problem with Israel.