Israel's Arab citizens don't feel safe amid wave of crime, murders

Ongoing violent crime in Israel's Arab community has killed over 100 people in 2023. With unemployment growing and guns ubiquitous, many fear the situation is worsening.

The scene outside a car wash in Jaffa of Nazareth, where five Arab Israelis were gunned down in a gang war on June 8.

The scene outside a car wash in Jaffa of Nazareth, where five Arab Israelis were gunned down in a gang war on June 8.

(photo credit: MDA/MAARIV)

ByLINDA GRADSTEIN

JUNE 30, 2023 16:45