In Pictures: IDF Beduin patrol unit on the Gaza border
Composed of mostly Beduin soldiers, the Desert Reconnaissance Battalion uses unique tracking skills to prevent infiltration from Gaza and deal with other threats that arise.
An IDF Beduin tracker on patrol. Unlike other minorities that serve in the army, for Beduin, service is on a volunteer basis.(photo credit: IDF SPOKESMAN’S UNIT)BySETH J. FRANTZMANUpdated: