Security forces have established strict checkpoints at the entrance to Tarabin al-Sana, a Bedouin town, as part of a multi-day police raid. Officers are checking the identity cards of everyone entering or leaving, with drivers waiting in long lines for inspection. The National Guard recently took over responsibility for the operation, which is part of a broader crackdown on crime in Bedouin communities across the Negev region. Residents have criticized the new checkpoints, citing severe traffic delays, and local leaders are preparing to challenge the practice in court. The use of such roadblocks against Israeli citizens marks a significant shift in law enforcement tactics, previously reserved for Palestinian towns and neighborhoods.
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