Israeli Arabs

Israel Police seize vehicles, weapons in Arab sector crime crackdown amid organized crime crisis

Law enforcement officers also conducted raids on several businesses in northern Israel that were suspected of being involved with Arab-sector organized crime.

Israel Police Commissioner Daniel Levy and others conduct a meeting to discuss current police operations against Arab sector organized crime. Image released on July 7, 2026.
Police at the scene where two people were murdered in Haifa, northern Israel, February 18, 2026. Ilustrative.

Teenager killed in Haifa marks 150th person murdered by violence in Arab sector in 2026

Isaac Herzog meets with Imams from across the country to discuss crime prevention.

As Arab sector violence soars, Israeli imams complete leadership program to combat crime

Knesset Education Committee chair MK Zvi Sukkot visits Umm el-Fahm, June 28, 2026.

Umm el-Fahm schools close in protest of MK Zvi Sukkot visit


Former MK, Hadash leader Mohammad Barakeh arrested, banned from WB, police say

According to the police spokesperson, Barakeh gave a speech in 2022 where he said "words of praise and identification with terrorists and terrorist organizations."

Mohammad Barakeh attends a press conference at the protest tent of the High Follow-Up Committee for Arab Citizens of Israel, in front of the Prime Minister's office in Jerusalem on November 3, 2019.

Grapevine, June 21, 2026: Peace, a distant dream - opinion

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

Danna Azrieli (8th from left) with Ziv Koren, Noam Horev and former hostages .

Supermajority of Israeli Arab students support non-security-linked national service, study finds

A new study reveals that 75% of Israeli Arab 12th-grade students support volunteering for non-security national service. There is also strong backing for Arab parties joining the next coalition.

Arab students at a school in Beit Hanina, Jerusalem, January 17, 2023; illustrative.

State asks High Court for more time in Arab-Israeli bodies retention petition, families oppose

The petition asks the court to order the immediate release of the bodies for burial, arguing that the justification previously relied upon by the state no longer applies.

 The High Court of Justice in Jerusalem

Double murder brings total of Israeli Arabs killed since beginning of year to over 100

President Isaac Herzog described the high murder rate within the Arab community as an "ugly stain" on Israeli society, demanding that the government act to reduce the violent crime rate.

Magen David Adom ambulances

Far Right Jewish West Bank activists publish document summarizing attacks on Arab population

The document, which lists the terror attacks committed by far Right Jewish activists in West Bank villages, was sent to security officials alongside a poster condemning IDF Maj.-Gen. Avi Bluth.

Palestinians stand near damage caused during overnight attacks by Israeli settlers near the Al-Arroub refugee camp in Hebron, March 30, 2026.

Every citizen of Israel has the right to access bomb shelters, but not everyone can - opinion

Israel Builders Contractors Association estimated that 56% of homes did not have a mamad as of 2024.

Illustrative, a woman in a wheelchair outside a bomb shelter in Tel Aviv.

Arab-Israeli educator Suleiman Suleiman advocates shared responsibility and coexistence

Atidna CEO and social activist Suleiman Suleiman is calling for a renewed commitment to partnership between Arab and Jewish communities in Israel, emphasizing education as the key.

Arab-Israeli educator Suleiman Suleiman advocates shared responsibility and coexistence.

Family of murdered IDF soldier outraged as terrorist released, entitled to tax-funded service

Ibrahim Abu Moch was released back to the Arab-Israeli city Baqa al-Gharbiyye on Sunday, despite having the blood of 19-year-old Moshe Tamam on his hands.

Israelis protest outside Maasiyahu prison, central Israel, the possible release of terrorist who tortured and murdered Israeli soldier Moshe Tamam nearly 40 years ago. May 31, 2023.

Fifteen percent of Israelis victims of crime as fears rise, reporting remains low - survey

The most common offenses were online crimes such as information theft and identity theft. In total, 16.6% of Jews and others were victims of crimes, compared to 7.8% of Arabs.

Police officers securing the Old City in Jerusalem before Ramadan Friday prayers, March 29, 2024.