Arab sector

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

Rahat mayor says it's 'a black day' for the entire Arab sector as Abraham Initiatives reports 45 victims of crime since the year began.

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.
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

Thousands attend a protest against the violence in the Arab community, in Tel Aviv. January 31, 2026.

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Shooting, explosives, sleepless nights: Witnesses recount life amid rampant crime in Arab society

Sara Abu Siam from Lod says fear of violence now defines daily life for Arab youth in Israel, as crime surges and police response lags behind.

 Israeli Border Police force members patrol near the entrances to the Arab-Jewish town of Lod, Israel May 13, 2021.

Woman shot dead in her home as Arab sector homicides continue to surge

The victim, identified as Sherihan Mishleb by Israeli media, was a divorced mother of three. The motive was "likely criminal," police stated.

Israel Police officers seen at the scene of a murder in Abu Snan, Israel, July 29, 2025

Police arrest father suspected of murdering three-year-old in east Jerusalem

The suspect, the girl's father, is a man in his 30s and a resident of the area, who was located and arrested by Border Police soldiers. 

 Israel Police and forensic teams at the site of the murder of a three-year-old in east Jerusalem, July 7, 2025.

Netanyahu criticizes Attorney-General for missing Arab crime meeting

"I'm the prime minister and I'm here—she doesn’t show up. Aren’t human lives important enough?" Netanyahu said, according to a KAN report.

 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a 40 signatures debate, at the plenum hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on May 28, 2025.

Wolt enters the Arab sector as delivery market heats up and Salla shuts down operations

Fierce competition with Haat and Salla pushes Wolt to make a strategic move toward major expansion in the Arab sector.

 Wolt courier

Arab sector violence: Woman murdered in Lod, 88th crime victim this year

By the tally of the Arabam Initiatives, an NGO that tracks Arab-Israeli crime rates, Sahar is the 88th such victim in 2025, and the fifth woman.

 View of an Israel Police vehicle.

'Go out with weapons': Police arrest suspect who called for civil war

The suspect was arrested following the destruction of the buildings on suspicion that he had incited violence. 

 Police arrest a resident of Tuba-Zanghariya on suspicion he incited to violence. April 22, 2025.

Bedouin ex-unit chief: IDF missed opportunity to close gaps with sector after October 7

“On the morning of the war, more than 400 former Bedouin combat soldiers came to my office, asking to join the effort," Co. (res.) Pini Ganon said.

  IDF holds conference for Bedouin community December 22, 2024.

Police raid law office without warrant, threaten staff, seize CCTV footage

The office staff told Walla that the police did not present a search warrant from a court, and thus, the staff claim, police acted unlawfully.

 Police raiding a law office in Tira without a warrant to seize CCTV footage that could contain evidence relating to a murder, April 13, 2025.

Adidas opens branches in seven complexes of the Rani Zim Group in the Arab sector

The international chain will open branches in Seven Tamra and Seven Taybeh, covering a total area of over 600 square meters.

 Rani Zim in Taybeh