A Bedouin town in southern Israel, Tarabin al-Sana, has been subjected to a sweeping police raid led by National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, following arson attacks in neighboring Jewish towns. Residents say the heavy police presence, concrete roadblocks, and frequent arrest raids amount to collective punishment, disrupting daily life and fueling accusations of discrimination.

Tensions escalated after a police officer fatally shot Muhammad Hussein Tarabin, a local father of seven, during an operation to track down arson suspects. The killing has sparked outrage among Arab politicians and citizens, who see the incident as symbolic of broader efforts to erode their rights and treat them as 'third-class' citizens.

Despite the scale of the operation, police have reported only minor achievements, such as confiscating a few weapons and issuing traffic fines, leading many to question the effectiveness and motives behind the crackdown. Bedouin leaders and residents, some of whom previously supported the current government, now express deep disappointment and call for an end to what they view as politically motivated shows of force.