Technology promotes culture: Arab teenagers in Israel connect with the Arab world without having ever met people outside Israel's borders.

This article examines the transformative role of social networking sites in the lives of Arab-Bedouin teenagers in Israel, focusing on their online interactions with peers across the Arab world. Through qualitative interviews with 25 youths aged 16 to 18, the study finds that digital platforms enable these teenagers to form meaningful social and emotional connections grounded in shared language, religion, culture, and identity, thereby expanding their social circles beyond local and national boundaries. The research highlights how social media facilitates cultural exchange, personal development, and the exploration of topics often restricted in their traditional society, such as relationships and social norms. It recommends educational initiatives to guide Arab-Bedouin youth in the effective use of social media while acknowledging limitations related to the study's demographic focus and the need for further research on potential negative impacts.