President Isaac Herzog met with the leaders of the Bedouin community in southern Israel to discuss the challenges they face, particularly serious crime and violence. They discussed finding solutions and practical tools to address these issues and integrate the Bedouin community into Israeli society. The meeting took place on the same day the IDF announced the discovery of the body of Youssef al-Ziyadne, one of the Bedouin-Israelis taken hostage by Hamas on October 7. President Herzog expressed condolences for the tragedy.