Abu Qrenat

Abu Qrenat is a Bedouin village in southern Israel. It’s located in the Negev desert, south of Highway 25, between the village of Abu Talul to the west and the Al-Talma mountain ridge to the east. The village, named after the local Abu Qureinat tribe, was unrecognized by the Israeli government until 1999. Although officially recognized, it still lacks basic services such as paved roads, electricity, and clinics.

According to the Israel Central Bureau of Statistics, around 2,200 people live there, though local estimates suggest the population might be closer to 5,000. The village has faced home demolitions in recent years, like many nearby Bedouin communities. Archaeologists have also discovered ancient remains in the area, including pottery, buildings, and burial sites from periods such as the Byzantine, Early Muslim, and Ottoman eras