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Bedouin Operative Triggers Israel-Wide Weapons, Drug Crackdown

7/13/2026

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Bedouin undercover operative “The Nomad” triggered Operation Nomad, a nationwide weapons and drug crackdown on July 13, 2026.
Dozens were arrested in raids in Rahat, Tel Sheva, Bir Hadaj, Arad, Dimona, Eilat and east Jerusalem.
The operative bought four M-16 rifles, dozens of handguns and about 500 g of cocaine.
Police Commissioner Daniel Levy said the raids prove no criminal can evade the Israel Police.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir praised the coordinated raids as proactive, aggressive policing.

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Bedouin undercover operative “The Nomad” triggered Operation Nomad, a nationwide weapons and drug crackdown on July 13, 2026.
Dozens were arrested in raids in Rahat, Tel Sheva, Bir Hadaj, Arad, Dimona, Eilat and east Jerusalem.
The operative bought four M-16 rifles, dozens of handguns and about 500 g of cocaine.
Police Commissioner Daniel Levy said the raids prove no criminal can evade the Israel Police.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir praised the coordinated raids as proactive, aggressive policing.