Israeli Arabs

Some 20 percent of Israel's population. Primarily Muslim, but with some Christian communities.

MDA suspends volunteer for racism against Hezbollah victim

Magen David Adom suspended a volunteer who made racist comments about an Israeli-Arab woman killed by Hezbollah rockets, emphasizing its commitment to serving all communities equally.

 Israel Police officers inspect remains of a ballistic missile fired from Yemen

Trust in Israel Police declines, Israelis suspect politicians impact police decisions - IDI

Trust in police spiked to 59% of Jewish Israelis after the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel, during which Israel Police fought heroically to defend Israeli citizens.

19/11/2024
A laborer works on an apartment building under construction in Har Homa

Employment rate of Israeli-Arab population decreases during war, IDI report finds

The report noted that, as of October 2023, nearly a third of Arab men who worked before the war were no longer employed. 

Prostate cancer decreasing in Israeli Jews, rising for Arabs

Prostate cancer can appear after the age of 50 and over, with the highest number of cases among Jews at the age of 70 to 74 and among Arabs at the age of 75 and over.

'It's hard to be Arab in this country': Kan's Suleiman Maswadeh opens up on experiences post-Oct. 7

Maswadeh spoke about the complexity and difficulty of being Arab in this country, feelings that have intensified since October 7.

By MAYA GEDESH
22/10/2024

Majority of Israelis want war to end, 77% think bringing hostages home trumps toppling Hamas

A recent poll shows most Israelis support ending the Israel-Hamas War, prioritizing hostage return over toppling Hamas.

07/10/2024

Peace organization opens space for coexistence in Jerusalem

The Purple House will serve as a meeting house and a place for cooperation and open dialogue.

26/09/2024

'Gov. abandons us to crime orgs.': Anger in Arab community following Ramle blast

The Abraham Initiatives organization, jointly run by Jews and Arabs, which aims to promote integration and equality, blamed the government for the violent incident. 

By AVICHAY CHAIM
13/09/2024

Education Ministry to introduce mandatory Hebrew tests for Israeli Arab students

Israel's Education Ministry introduces the "Hebrew for Life" program for Arabic-speaking students to improve their language proficiency and integration into Israeli society and its job market.

Ezra Frech, Ian Seidenfeld, Oct. 7 survivor, other athletes to watch at the 2024 Paris Paralympics

Israel won nine medals — including six golds — at the most recent Paralympic Games in Tokyo, and has 384 total medals in the Games dating back to the inaugural Summer Paralympics in 1960.

By JACOB GURVIS/JTA
23/08/2024
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