Tag Archive: Sultan Abu Obaid
Shatil Spotlight—Helping Bedouin in the Negev
Bedouin communities in the Negev are underserved, and all the more so after October 7. Shatil is working to make sure they are protected and supported.
Putting Palestinian-Israeli Housing Rights on the Agenda
Last month, NIF’s action arm Shatil convened activists, civil society groups, and government officials to promote long term solutions for Palestinian Israeli housing rights.
Protecting Bedouin Communities
The Shatil-led Bedouin Situation Room is fighting to provide resources and information to unrecognized villages in southern Israel.
Meet Bedouin Woman Activist: Amal Alnasasra
Amal came from humble beginnings and now sees her community in Rahat transformed by new opportunities that she has helped bring forward.
Shatil Thwarts State Plan to Weaken Negev Bedouin
The Housing Minister wanted to create six new Jewish settlements in the Negev instead of strengthening existing Bedouin and Jewish towns that have been neglected.
Standing for Umm al-Hiran
As the government prepares to raze a Bedouin village to make way for a new Jewish settlement, activists are organizing events highlighting justice and shared society.
A Push for Tolerance
Tensions between Jews and Arabs within Israel remains high. We’re working to defuse the tension and build relationships.
Zoom in on Shatil South
SHATIL staffers talk about life under rocket attacks, new challenges, and hope for the future.
Working Together Under Fire
Some words of wisdom from Sultan Abu Abaid, who runs our Be’er Sheva office.