Bibi plan to aid Bedouins

Israel’s cabinet has approved Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plan to strengthen the Druze and Circassian communities.

Investment will benefit communities on Mount Carmel and in the Galilee.

An inter-ministerial committee will aid housing development whilst the Druze and Circassian authorities will receive budgetary assistance. State lands appropriate for new neighbourhoods for discharged soldiers and young couples will be identified.

And a new plan for 2024-8 for Druze and Circassian communities will be prepared.

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Netanyahu said: “We are aware of considerable distress. People are being discharged from service, sometimes outstanding service, and afterwards they are unable to buy a room. This cry has reached us and we are dealing with it. This mission will involve all government ministries. I am convinced that with productive cooperation, we will succeed in this mission.”

Government ministries will evaluate issues to be addressed.

The announcement followed Netanyahu meeting Druze spiritual leader Shaykh Mowafaq Tarif last week. The two leaders discussed various issues affecting the local community.

Social Equality Minister Amichai Chikli presented a review of the Bedouin population in the Negev.

Netanyahu called on National Security

Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir to fight criminal organisations harming the local population while Education Minister Yoav Kish noted a language gap that is affecting social integration of the Bedouin population.

Netanyahu called for more Hebrew-language studies to help academia and employment.

He also spoke about national infrastructure reaching all residents of the Negev including enterprises and private sector businesses to the area.

“While the Negev is flourishing, there is a major problem,” Netanyahu added. “We need the Bedouins to be part of this success story. This is the goal.”

Chikli spoke about a five-year plan relating to the Bedouin population. He said: “The plan submitted is achievable with goals that can be measured. We can achieve results.”