Bedouin, Eastern Bedawi in Israel

People Name:	Bedouin, Eastern Bedawi
Country:	Israel
10/40 Window:	Yes
Population:	133,000
World Population:	1,605,000
Primary Language:	Arabic, Eastern Egyptian Bedawi
Primary Religion:	Islam
Christian Adherents:	0.00 %
Evangelicals:	0.00 %
Scripture:	Portions
Ministry Resources:	No
Jesus Film:	Yes
Audio Recordings:	Yes
People Cluster:	Bedouin, Arabian
Affinity Bloc:	Arab World
Progress Level:

Introduction

The Eastern Bedawi Bedouin of Israel is in transition as the men have left behind camels and usually drive automobiles and trucks today. They are no longer nomads traveling across the desert. Instead, they must be somewhat settled in permanent dwellings and adapt to a modern cash economy of Israel. Bedouin men tend to find jobs in Jewish towns working in security, in the military, in construction or in menial jobs. Most modern Bedouin women wear only a hijab rather than a full burka. The poorest in Israel, the Eastern Bedawi Bedouin need jobs that are appropriate to their social codes and job skills. They speak a dialect of Palestinian Arabic.

Ministry Obstacles

The Islamic religious system provides a strong deterrent to investigating the gospel.

Outreach Ideas

Pray for the Followers of Christ

Pray for the Entire People Group

Ask the Lord to call people who are willing to reach out and share the love of Christ with them.
Pray that God will raise up faithful intercessors who will stand in the gap for the Bedawi Bedouins.
Ask God to strengthen, encourage and protect the few known Christian Bedouin living in Israel.
Pray that their traditional Muslim culture will soften, creating open doors for the gospel to be preached among them.