The Scout

The Bedouin scouts are the largely-unsung heroes of the Jewish state. The Scout is based on the true story of the legendary Salim Saadi, tracing his extraordinary life, and his daring exploits serving in the Israeli army, as well as providing a broader view of Bedouin history, and Bedouin-Jewish relations in Israel. Author Steven Plaut draws on Islamic and Jewish religious themes, Bedouin folklore and historical events, masterfully combining these distinct fragments to create a rich and absorbing story.