Arab sector

'Are we to blame that you murder one another?' Smotrich clashes with Ra’am over Arab crime spike

Beliak (Yesh Atid) slammed Smotrich, saying, "You are so racist and disgusting. You should be ashamed. You are responsible, you are a minister in the government, you are responsible."

Minister of Finance Bezalel Smotrich speaks during a vote on the state budget at the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, January 28, 2026.
The three suspects artrested by police in relation to the shooting of the son of former Rahat mayor Ata Abu Madighem, Thursday, February 12, 2026.

'This is policy': Five Arab-Israelis shot dead overnight as crime continues to surge

Arab Israelis protest against the war in Gaza in the northern Arab city of Sakhnin, holding empty bowls and signs calling attention to the humanitarian crisis, July 25, 2025

Psychologist shortage, war deepens Israeli-Arab mental health crisis

Members of the Arab community in Israel protest outside the Prime Minister's Office against the violence in their communities, February 8, 2026.

Protests erupt outside PM's office, Arab leaders call to fire Ben-Gvir over crime in Arab sector


Israel Police arrest woman from east Jerusalem for inciting terrorism

During her interrogation in the Jerusalem District, additional findings were discovered linking the suspect to incitement and support for terrorism.

 The social media post of the suspect inciting terror, August 18, 2024. (illustration)

The responsibility of new Police Commissioner Daniel Levi: Protect the public first - editorial

Time will tell what he will do and which direction he will choose to take the police in, but there is no doubt that this is one of the most critical public security bodies this country has.

Newly appointed Police Commissioner Daniel Levi at a ceremony of new appointments and ranks of the Israeli police, at the Ministry of National Security in Jerusalem, on July 4, 2023.

For Jews, a wrong turn into an Arab town is a death sentence - opinion

Acknowledging the deep levels of violent Jew-hatred among Palestinian Arabs would upset the international news media’s preferred myth of peaceful, moderate Arabs mistreated by violent, racist Jews.

A Palestinian boy throws stones at an armored wheel loader of the Israel Defense Forces during clashes near Nablus

Jerusalem Day flag parade to march through Muslim Quarter in shadow of war

This year, under the shadow of the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, tensions are even higher.

 Participants in the Jerusalem Day Flag Parade gather outside the Old City's Damascus Gate, May 18, 2023

Israel's National Student Union creates plan to combat incitement to terror

Under this program, all associations—except those that voted against it—committed to taking action against lecturers or students who have expressed or will express support for terrorism.

Arab-Israelis and Israeli left-wing activist students, attend a rally marking the Nakba anniversary at the Tel Aviv University on May 15, 2024

'Sick massacre:' Three family members are butchered in Nazareth murder-suicide

A shooter in Nazareth targets family members before committing suicide, leaving three dead and others injured. Police view it as a family conflict, not criminal activity.

 Nazareth, Galilee region with the Basilica of Annunciation on background.

Arab sector violence: How much spilled blood will Israel allow? - opinion

The previous government showed reducing violence in the Arab sector is possible. During the war, this issue was forgotten, and the death toll rose.

 Last weekend was particularly bloody. Said Qaaden, who was killed in a shooting last night in Baqa al-Gharbia

Israel's southern communities prepare for potential violence during Ramadan

"Representatives and leaders of the Arab sector did not come out in condemnation against the horrific massacre on October 7, neither in Hebrew nor in Arabic," said the CEO of the NGO Regavim.

 A CAR is set on fire in Acre, May 2021. Arab radicals are violent, dangerous and waiting to strike again at the Jews.

Letters to the Editor, January 17, 2024: The local leaders

Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.

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Violence in Israel's Arab sector rises sharply in 2023 - report

Reasons for the rise in violence are government failures, poverty, lack of jobs, and traditions of 'family honor.'

 Members of the Arab community holding hundreds of fake coffins as they protest against the violence in their community, at Habima Square in Tel Aviv on August 6, 2023.