Shaqib al-Salam (Segev Shalom)

Basic Information

Type

Town

Governorate

Southern District (Israel)

Region

Israel - Negev

Overview

Shaqib al-Salam (Segev Shalom in Hebrew) is a planned Bedouin township in the Negev, established in 1979 near Beer Sheva. It was one of the earlier Bedouin townships and served as a model for subsequent urbanization projects. The town's dual name reflects the tension between Bedouin identity (Shaqib al-Salam) and Israeli imposition (Segev Shalom). Residents were relocated from traditional lands around Beer Sheva. The township faces the same challenges as other Bedouin towns: high unemployment, inadequate services, and social disruption from forced urbanization.

Historical Significance

Planned Bedouin township near Beer Sheva; dual name reflects Bedouin-Israeli tension; early model for urbanization policy.

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• Wikipedia
• Israel CBS
• Negev Coexistence Forum

Dual name reflects Bedouin-Israeli tension