Israeli Arabs
As Arab sector violence soars, Israeli imams complete leadership program to combat crime
The year-long Imams as Community Leaders program brought Islamic leaders from across the country to study community resilience, conflict resolution, and violence prevention strategies.
Umm el-Fahm schools close in protest of MK Zvi Sukkot visit
Former MK, Hadash leader Mohammad Barakeh arrested, banned from WB, police say
Grapevine, June 21, 2026: Peace, a distant dream - opinion
Will Israel’s Arabs reach the political Promised Land? - opinion
Israeli Arabs are simply no longer a monolith - a growing sub-sector has emerged, especially in mixed cities, that is culturally quite “Israeli.”
Supermajority of Israeli Arabs support re-establishing Joint List for Knesset elections, poll shows
A new poll by ArPanel reveals strong backing among Israeli Arabs for a unified Joint List, with 82% in favor and a clear preference for new candidates in the upcoming Knesset election.
Language barriers, crime, transportation harming Arab economy, experts say
According to experts, the Arab economy in Israel is plagued by a lack of Hebrew skills, high crime rates, and subpar public transportation. A recent event sought to find a solution.
Second deadly shooting in 24 hours raises 2026 Israeli-Arab death toll to 29
Emergency services said the victim was found with critical gunshot wounds and was evacuated for hospitalization, where doctors pronounced him dead shortly afterward.
Tens of thousands rally in Tel Aviv over violence in Arab society, call for government action
Demonstrators waved black flags and held signs reading “Stop the war of crime,” “We are with you, you are not alone,” and “This isn’t helplessness, it’s policy.”
Arab neighborhoods in Lod blocked off by police-placed concrete cubes
According to reports from residents, the roadblock in one neighborhood is complete and does not allow any entry or exit.
'Hijacked by criminal gangs': How gangs, weapons took over Israel's Arab streets
ARAB AFFAIRS: Gangs dominate Arab cities, violence has reached new heights, with daily murders and shootings. Fear and anxiety grip residents, with little hope for safety or justice.
Three shot dead in Shfaram as Arab society murder toll reaches eight since start of 2026
According to figures released Wednesday morning by Abraham Initiatives, eight Arab citizens have been killed since the start of the year. Seven of the victims were shot to death.
Only one third of Israeli Arabs feel safe in Israel - poll
Approximately three-quarters of Jewish respondents said they believe it is safer for Jews to live in Israel than abroad, while Arab respondents were split.
From prevention to coercion: Israel’s failing response to crime in Arab society - opinion
Cutting social investment in the name of security creates a bad cycle that weakens trust and fuels long-term instability.
