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Israel Police seize vehicles, weapons in Arab sector crime crackdown amid organized crime crisis

Law enforcement officers also conducted raids on several businesses in northern Israel that were suspected of being involved with Arab-sector organized crime.

Israel Police Commissioner Daniel Levy and others conduct a meeting to discuss current police operations against Arab sector organized crime. Image released on July 7, 2026.
Members of United Hatzalah emergency medical services organization seen ahead of their departure to Turkey to assist in rescue efforts after the earthquake, in the Ben Gurion International airport near Tel Aviv, on February 7, 2023.

United Hatzalah bridging divides through service

Isaac Herzog meets with Imams from across the country to discuss crime prevention.

As Arab sector violence soars, Israeli imams complete leadership program to combat crime

THE CAST and crew of ‘Fadia’ win the Best Film Award during the 65th Monte-Carlo Television Festival in June.

Palestinian-Israeli filmmaker's tragedy about honor killings wins top prizes at Monte-Carlo


Bedouin lawyer Hanan Alsanah eyes politics to advance Arab-Jewish partnership, women’s leadership

“I am a Bedouin feminist human rights lawyer as a peace builder,” Alsanah said at the outset, describing the identity she says she has “paid a very high price” to claim.

Hanan Alsanah is the only one among her sisters to attend university.

Israeli Arabs face a dual test: Security threats and struggle for equality - opinion

Israel must defend against external threats while ensuring all citizens feel equally protected and valued.

Destroyed building in central Israel following Iranian missile strikes on February 28, 2026.

Northern city mayor and deputy in moderate condition after being shot - report

The circumstances surrounding the shooting were not immediately clear. Police said they opened an investigation into a shooting in the northern city of Arraba that saw two men moderately injured.

Israel Police and Magen David Adom respond to a road incident in which one police officer was injured near Tapuah junction in the West Bank on February 23, 2026.

Vast majority of Jewish Israelis support Operation Roaring Lion, Arab-Israelis skeptical - poll

The survey broke down Jewish responses by political affiliation, revealing that, while respondents all possessed a majority in favor of the operation, the majority was smaller among the Left.

People rush into a public bomb shelter in Tel Aviv amid reports of incoming missiles on February 28.

Far-right activists harass Arab-Israeli journalist outside her home

At least 20 protesters stood at the entrance of the journalist’s apartment building, shouting slogans such as "Let the IDF win, fuck the Arabs,” and "Inshallah you have a heart attack."

Israeli TV journalist Lucy Aharish. March 11, 2025.

Israel 2048: New report by Henry Jackson Society looks at possible future strategy for Israel

This is an important new contribution to the discussion about what comes next for Israel and the Middle East, rooting Israel’s strategy in Israel’s history and in the West.

 An illustrative image of a man holding an Israeli flag.

Israel Police chief is right about the crime crisis, wrong to wait for software to fix it - opinion

Technology isn't the cure for crime. We must move beyond surveillance and restore sovereignty through physical presence and emergency powers.

 The Israeli police pointing towards the inside of a car.

President Herzog calls for 'state of emergency' over Arab sector violence at annual Iftar dinner

President Isaac Herzog joined Arab leaders at an Iftar dinner to demand a national emergency against rising violence, calling the record wave of killings a "stain" in Israel's history.

Annual Iftar dinner hosted by President Isaac Herzog to break the Ramadan fast.

Captain Ella trades desk for the field as IDF's new Arab spokesperson

Lt. Col. Ella Waweya, aka ‘Captain Ella,’ was recently named as the next army spokesperson for the Arab world

Head of the Arabic media desk at the IDF Spokesperson Unit Major "Captain" Ella Waweya; highest ranked Arab Muslim IDF soldier. 20.7.2024.

Bennett decries right-wing harassment of Arab Israeli journalist

Former prime minister Naftali Bennett asserted that Israel will cease being a democratic state if journalists grow to fear criticizing the government.

Israeli TV journalist Lucy Aharish. March 11, 2025.