Kata Kunci: Badui; Israel; Negev; Nomaden; Perubahan
This study will discuss the changes in the nomadic culture of the Negev Bedouin tribe which are influenced by several external factors. This research is motivated by the fading of nomadic traditions that are tightly related to the identity of the Bedouin tribe in general and the implementation of a sedentary culture or the process of sedentarization among the Bedouin Negev tribe. Therefore, this research aims to discuss the factors that influence the phenomenon of cultural change as well as the visible impact of this change. The analysis of this research uses the literature study method by collecting textbooks, journals, along with scientific articles related to this topic. The results of this study are the apparent impact of Israeli policies on the Bedouin way of life in the Negev. Initially, Bedouins in the Negev could roam freely in the vast wilderness because they did not need to obey any government. However, since the construction of the State of Israel in 1948, everything has changed dramatically. This transition is even corresponded to land ownership dispute that occurred between the Badui Negev and the Israeli government. The Negev Bedouin tribe could no longer roam freely as before. They began to experience changes in terms of their way of life, the role of women and men in society, as well as the form of their residence."