Bedouin camel racing in the Negev Desert in Israel

An Israeli Bedouin prepares his camel for racing in the Negev Desert near Ashalim on November 1, 2024. The two camel races, one for older camels that ran 12 kilometers and the other for younger camels that ran 6 kilometers is billed as the first official Bedouin camel races. Thousands of spectators turned out to view the spectacle amid a 12,000 Shekel ($3,200) first prize for the 12 kilometers race. Photo by Jim Hollander/UPI