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Israeli Arabs

Police and Crime / Israeli Arabs

Arab Murdered in North is 100th Victim in Arab Sector in 2021

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

About 90% of the suspects arrested for shooting and weapons offenses are Arab Israelis.

Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs

Massive Arab Construction Project Launched in Northern Jerusalem

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

The huge residential project will be located near the Beit Hanina neighborhood, on the road to Ramallah.

Police and Crime / The Knesset / Israeli Arabs

Itamar Ben-Gvir Visits Arab Village of Kafr Qassem

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Ben-Gvir declared that “Whoever runs armed militias – his place in prison.”

Police and Crime / News Briefs / Israeli Arabs

Israel’s War on Crime in Arab Sector is ‘Attempt to Disintegrate Arab Society’, Senior Arab Official Claims

By Aryeh Savir & Baruch Yedid / Tazpit News Agency

Approximately 85% of the indictments filed in Israel in 2020 for shooting, illegal possession of weapons, trafficking, and illegal use of weapons have been filed against suspects from the Arab society.

Police and Crime / News Briefs / Israeli Arabs

4 Israeli-Arab Murdered Over Weekend, 96 Since Beginning of Year

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

About 90% of suspects arrested for shooting and weapons offenses are Israeli-Arabs.

Terrorism / Druze / Police and Crime / Israeli Arabs

Volunteer Policeman Killed in Hit-and-Run in Nahariya

By Jewish Press News Desk

Hussam Sajeer had volunteered to work that day, so that a Jewish police officer could have the day off to celebrate Sukkot with his family.

Police and Crime / News Briefs / Israeli Arabs

Police Seize Over 430 Guns in Arab Sector Since Beginning of 2021

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

These numbers do not include perpetrators and weapons seized in the Jerusalem and Southern Districts.

Terrorism / Police and Crime / Social Media / Israeli Arabs

Bennett Wants Maximum Protection for Israeli-Arabs Who Helped Capture the Escaped Terrorists

By Jewish Press News Desk

There is a lot of rage on Arab social media channels against the Israeli-Arabs who helped in the capture of the escaped terrorists from Gilboa prison.

Police and Crime / News Briefs / Israeli Arabs

Border Police Launch Undercover Unit to Combat Crime in Arab Sector

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Commissioner of Police Yaakov Shabtai decided to establish another undercover unit that will operate against serious crime and terrorism among Arabs with Israeli citizenship.

Police and Crime / Israeli Arabs

4 Israeli-Arabs Murdered in Criminal Violence in 48 Hours; 81 Since Beginning of Year

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Data shows that Arab-Israelis are involved in about 57% of all murder cases, 55% of the attempted murder cases, 59% of the arson incidents, 45% of the robberies, and 26% of drug cases, despite being 20% of the population.

IDF & Security / News Briefs / Israeli Arabs

IDF Soldier Fights Off Attempt to Steal His Weapon in Lower Galilee

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The soldier was on a solo navigation exercise when an Arab-Israeli man attacked him and tried to grab his rifle. Police are still searching for the suspect.

Terrorism / Hamas / The Knesset / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Israeli Arabs

Meretz's Arab Minister Calls for Direct Negotiations with Hamas

By Israel Hayom

Israel’s Regional Cooperation Minister Esawi Frej argues that as past Israeli leaders dealt directly with late PLO leader Yasser Arafat, the government should do the same with Hamas.

Politics / Government / Science and Tech / Israeli Arabs

PM Bennett, Communications Minister Hendel Dedicate Fiber-Optic Cable in Remote Northern City

By Jewish Press News Desk

"They blazed a trail to reach everyone even if there is no initial economic interest in this connection."

IDF & Security / Government / The Knesset / Israeli Arabs

Bennett Govt. Appoints Arab MK (Who Called for Destruction of Israeli Town) to Defense Committee

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Labor MK Ibtisam Mara’ana was disqualified from running in the elections by the Central Elections Committee, but the decision was repealed by the High Court of Justice.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Politics / Police and Crime / Left vs. Right / Palestinian Authority / Islamic Jihad / Israeli Arabs

Zionist Activists Restore Defaced Memorial of Terror Victim

By Jewish Press News Desk

Shok, who was survived by his wife and five children, was murdered in a shooting attack while driving home.

Terrorism / News Briefs / Israeli Arabs

Former Arab Member of Knesset Investigated for Incitement to Terrorism

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Yazbak has shared posts on social networks that included content that encouraged and supported terrorists, including those who murdered children.

US / Antisemitism / Israeli Arabs

Israeli Arab Accuses Rashida Tlaib, Ilhan Omar of ‘Brainwashing Against Israel’

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Yoseph Haddad is a pro-Israel activist and CEO of "Together – Vouch for Each Other."

Iran / Hezbollah / Israeli Arabs

Jerusalem Arab Run by Hezbollah and Iran’s Quds Force Sent to Prison

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Hezbollah organizes youth conferences in Lebanon to locate potential recruits from Israel who can promote terrorist activity in Israel. Jaber was marked by Hezbollah operatives during a conference she attended in Lebanon in 2015.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Hamas / Israeli Arabs

Ayelet Shaked Signs Off on Revocation of Hamas Terrorist’s Israeli Citizenship

By Yori Yalon

Ashraf Hassan took advantage of his Israeli citizenship to move around the country freely in pursuit of his plans to kidnap and kill an Israeli soldier, say military officials.

Headline / Police and Crime / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs

6 Arabs Arrested for Multi-Million Sheikh Jarrah Real Estate Forgery Scam

By Aryeh Savir & Baruch Yedid / Tazpit News Agency

The suspects, using forged documents and inside information, allegedly stole millions of state-owned land in Eastern Jerusalem.

Police and Crime / Israeli Arabs

Israeli Man Injured in Ramla by Arab Bike Riders Dies of Injuries

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Security footage shows the two attack Destau Basat (74) and then try to hit another couple.

Featured / Islamists / Religious & Secular in Israel / Health and Medicine / Israeli Arabs

United Hatzalah Muslim EMT Saves his Neighbor’s Life before Friday's Prayers

By Jewish Press News Desk

“After the third shock was administered, the man began to resist compressions, a sign that he was coming back to life.”

Police and Crime / Israeli Arabs

Police Arrest 3 Arabs in Firebomb Attack on Arab Family in Yafo During Pogrom

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

A 12-year-old Arab boy, a member of the Jentasi family, was severely injured in the attack. His 10-year-old sister was lightly injured.

Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs

Report: Eastern Jerusalem Arabs Call for ‘Victory March’ on Route of Cancelled Flag Parade

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The organizers have also called for demonstrations against the Temple Mount's Mughrabi Gate, the only gate through which non-Muslims are allowed to enter the site.

Government / Bedouin / Israeli Arabs

New Govt. Coalition Agreement Abandons Negev, Regavim Warns

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The coalition agreements place both the Bedouin Settlement Authority and the Knesset’s Interior Committee, the key actors on the Negev issue, under the complete control of the left-wing bloc and the Islamic party Ra'am.

Police and Crime / News Briefs / Israeli Arabs

Israeli Arab Reporter’s Home, Car Attacked by Gunfire

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The shooters asked neighbors where the journalist lived and opened fire at 1:50 am, according to the report.

Terrorism / Israeli Arabs

Police Arrest Terrorist for Throwing Firebomb at Jewish home in Lod

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

A number of terrorists threw several firebombs at Jewish homes on Thursday night.

Terrorism / The Knesset / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs

Mansour Abbas: Arab Protests Were Legitimate Due to Jerusalem ‘Provocations’

By Israel Hayom

“On the other hand, we all called for the preservation of law and order and to demonstrate in a legal manner,” says United Arab List head • Israel Police: The Arab sector has 10,000 illegal firearms.

Police and Crime / Israeli Arabs

Police Seize Over 200 Illegal Guns in Arab Sector since Beginning of 2021

By Aryeh Savir and Gil Lavie, Tazpit News Agency

The police seized 213 rifles and handguns, 154 grenades, 34 explosive charges, 288 Molotov cocktails, and 233 fireworks launchers that are used as weapons.

Police and Crime / Video of the Day / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs

Watch: Israel Police Finally Go After Illegal Arab Weapons

By Jewish Press News Desk

Israel Police and the Border Guard on Monday morning began a sweep of illegal weapons in Lod and eastern Jerusalem.

Health and Medicine / Israeli Arabs

Arab Woman Receives Kidney from Jew Killed in Lod Pogrom

By Abigail Klein Leichman

Yigal Yehoshua died after being struck in the head with a brick during Arab pogroms in the city. One of his kidneys went to a Christian Arab woman and other organs to three other Israelis.

Police and Crime / Israeli Arabs

Shin Bet Interrogates Prominent Israeli-Arab Businessman for Incitement

By Jewish Press News Desk

"The time has come for Israel to crack down on criminals like Abo Alkean who are inciting violence against Jews and fanning the flames of hatred."

Terrorism / Police and Crime / News Briefs / Israeli Arabs

Police Arrest 33 Arabs Involved in Riots

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

A second Israel-Arab was arrested for the firebomb that burned the Arab child in Yafo.

Jerusalem / Health and Medicine / Israeli Arabs

Jewish EMTs Save Muslim Man's Life in Eastern Jerusalem

By Jewish Press News Desk

"Even in these times, when it's very dangerous to enter the eastern side of the city, and I am risking my own life, I still drive into the Arab neighborhoods."

Featured / Terrorism / Israeli Arabs

What Symmetry? Muslims Torch 10 Synagogues, 112 Jewish Homes and 849 Jewish-Owned Cars

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Meanwhile some in the media are apparently not satisfied that enough Jews have been killed by Hamas to make it even.

Terrorism / Israeli Arabs

Arab Israelis Go On Strike in Solidarity with Muslim Rioters and Hamas

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Hospitals reported that Arab doctors and nurses did not arrive for their shifts, as well as bus drivers and municipal workers.

Terrorism / Israeli Arabs

Jew Lynched by Arabs in Lod Pogrom Dies of his Wounds

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

An Arab suspect has been arrested for torching a home and burning a 12-year-old Arab boy.

Terrorism / Islamists / Israeli Arabs

Arabs Using Mosque Minarets To Direct Pogroms in Lod

By Jewish Press News Desk

The rioters in Lod aren't randomly roaming around looking for targets for their pogrom.

Headline / Terrorism / Israeli Arabs

Muslims Desecrate Synagogues and Jewish Schools in Pogrom in Ramle-Lod

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

During the pogrom, an Israeli who feared for his life fired at the rioters and killed one of them.

Terrorism / Israeli Arabs

Muslims Riot Throughout Israel in Solidarity with Hamas

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

On Route 6, Muslims blocked the road and stopped a vehicle driven by an Israeli. After ensuring she was a Jew, they took her out of the vehicle and set it on fire. A truck driver who spotted the woman stopped at the scene and protected her until the police arrived.

Terrorism / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs

Muslim Riots Reach Haifa

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

At least 16 rioters were arrested for throwing stones and attacking police officers.

Headline / Terrorism / Police and Crime / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs

WATCH: Policeman Saves Jews from Arab Lynching in Jerusalem

By Jewish Press News Desk

The policeman arrived and fired in the air and kept the Arab rioters at bay.

Hamas / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs

Hamas Military Commander Issues ‘Final Warning’ to Israel Over Eastern Jerusalem

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The Israel Police and Border Police dispersed rioters in the Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood after they hurled stones and bottles at them.

Palestinian Authority / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs

Arab Sheikh Jarrah Residents Complain: ‘Lawyers Prevented Compromise and Compensation Arrangements’

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

Arab residents are blaming the PA for using them as pawns in their battle against Israel, when they knew Jews owned the properties.

News Briefs / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs

2 Arabs Arrested in Jerusalem Riot

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Arabs have been repeatedly attacking the Jewish residents of the neighborhood.

Featured / Jerusalem / On Campus / Education / Israeli Arabs

Hebrew U. Appoints Arab Woman as Vice President

By Jewish Press News Desk

Khoury-Kassabri will be charged with implementing the university’s strategic priorities, among them raising the social, economic, and environmental impact of the university.

Police and Crime / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs / Intifada

12 Muslims Rioters Arrested in Nightly Ramadan Riots in Jerusalem

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Sha’ar Shechem has been the scene of nightly riots that included anti-Semitic attacks on Jewish individuals.

Police and Crime / Islamists / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs

Muslims Continue Nightly Ramadan Riots in Jerusalem

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The Muslims have been seeking out Jews to attack. [Warning: Graphic Video]

The Temple Mount / Israeli Arabs

Responding to Muslin Ball Games on Temple Mount, Israeli Org Demands Transfer of Holy Site to Jewish Authority

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The Muslims were repeatedly kicking the ball at the Dome of the Rock, which is the location of the Jewish People's holiest site.

Eye on "Palestine" / Elections / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs

11 Parties Running in PA Elections Erase Israel in Their Logos

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Israel banned candidates running in the upcoming Palestinian Legislative Council elections from holding a press conference in Jerusalem on Saturday, and detained three of them.

Antisemitism / News Briefs / Jerusalem / Social Media / Israeli Arabs

Remand of Suspected Arab TikTok Assailant Extended

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

This new violent anti-Semitic trend is developing in tandem with the Muslim month of Ramadan.

Druze / Israeli Arabs

First and Only Memorial Day Ceremony held in Israeli-Arab Society

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Four memorial candles were lit in memory of the Jewish, Muslim, Christian and Druze IDF casualties, and a fifth candle, a candle of hope for the unity of Israeli society.

Featured / Health and Medicine / Israeli Arabs

EMTs Save Life of Arab Infant Suffering from Chronic Heart Condition

By Jewish Press News Desk

Mustafa, who only a few days ago responded to a shooting incident and was only able to save one of the people involved, said that this was some compensation to him for that tragedy.

Police and Crime / The Knesset / Israeli Arabs

Former MK Hanin Zoabi to be Indicted on Fraud Charges

By Israel Hayom

Israeli attorney general Avichai Mandelblit decides not to put her Balad Party on trial despite evidence indicating its guilt, citing potential harm to a “wider circle.”

Terrorism / News Briefs / Israeli Arabs

Former Ra’am Party Leader Attends Homecoming Celebration for Released Terrorist

By Daniel Siryoti

Former MK Ibrahim Sarsur welcomed home Rushdi Hamdan Abu Mukh, who was released from prison after serving 35 years for the 1984 murder of an Israeli soldier.

Terrorism / Israeli Arabs

Victim’s Family Calls to Revoke Terrorist's Citizenship Following Release from Prison

By Daniel Siryoti

Rushdi Hamdan Abu Mukh served 35 years in prison for his role in the 1984 abduction and murder of Israeli soldier Moshe Tamam.

Politics / Elections / Israeli Arabs

Ra’am Official: We Will Support a Netanyahu Coalition ‘From Outside’

By Daniel Siryoti

“For 30 years, we’ve tried the path of isolationism, and it hasn’t gotten us anywhere. It’s time for a change,” says a senior member of the Arab-Israeli party.

Featured / On Campus / Education / Israeli Arabs

Arabic for Beginners the Most Popular Course at Tel Aviv University

By Jewish Press News Desk

"The huge demand is a pleasant surprise indicating a welcomed and in-depth change in the attitude to the language."

Featured / United Nations (UN) / Israeli Arabs

Arab Activist Defends Israel at UN Human Rights Council

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Yoseph Haddad, an Israeli-Arab social activist, attacked the representatives who claimed Israel’s program was racist because it allegedly was meant for Jews only.

Featured / Health and Medicine / Israeli Arabs

United Hatzalah Launches First Aid Training Center in Arab Town

By Jewish Press News Desk

The new volunteer house in Kfar Qassem will serve as the first installment of support by Zim Urban Life.

Palestinian Authority / The Knesset / Israeli Arabs

Report: Joint Arab List leader Ayman Odeh receives funds from PLO

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Palestinian Authority treasurer Ramzi Khuri “funds various expenses that MK Odeh has as the head of an Arab party,” a P.A. official tells Israel’s Channel 20.

The Knesset / Israeli Arabs

Aide to Arab Lawmakers Banned from Knesset after Assaulting Itamar Ben-Gvir

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Za’atra was one of the organizers of the BDS’  “Israeli Apartheid Week” in the Israeli Arab city of Nazareth in 2013.

Elections / Palestinian Authority / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs

Rajoub: PA Elections in Jerusalem, Against Netanyahu’s Wishes

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

Rajoub added that “there is a national agreement between all the factions regarding the holding of elections in Jerusalem.”

Police and Crime / Israeli Arabs

2 Civilians Shot in Police Shootout in Arab Town

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Police seized two M16 assault rifles with which the suspects carried out the shooting.

Elections / The Knesset / Israeli Arabs

Arab-Majority Joint List Officially Splits Ahead of Elections

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

One big issue under dispute was their cooperation with the government and working with the Zionist political parties.

Politics / Science and Tech / On Campus / Education / Israeli Arabs

TAU: Number of Arabs Studying Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Doubled in Five Years

By Jewish Press News Desk

TAU stressed that this growth took place without any affirmative action regarding admission requirements.

Elections / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs / European Union

Palestinian Authority Appeals to EU to Send Election Observers to Eastern Jerusalem

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

As part of the assault on Israeli sovereignty, the PA and Europe are trying to include Arab residents of Jerusalem in the Palestinian Authority elections..

Police and Crime / News Briefs / Israeli Arabs

Police Arrest 145 Men in Arab Village in Op to End Clan Clashes

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

There is an ongoing feud between two families over the results of local elections that occurred in October 2018,

Palestinian Authority / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs

Arab Journalist Arrested by Undercover Palestinian Authority Police

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

The Palestinian Authority has been arresting supporters of political rival Muhammad Dahlan.

Islamists / Israeli Arabs

3rd Xmas Tree Set Ablaze in Arab City

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Graffiti in Arabic reading “except the Prophet Mohammed” was scrawled on the wall outside the St. Joseph Church.

Terrorism / The Courts / Palestinian Authority / Israeli Arabs

Court Rejects Petition Against Seizure of Palestinian Authority Funds to Israeli-Arab Terrorists

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The seizure of terrorist money paid by the PA to Israeli citizens is a move being led in the past year by the Ministry of Defense’ National Bureau for Counter Terror Financing, in cooperation with Israel’s combined security forces and the Ministry of Justice.

Israeli Arabs

Israeli-Arabs Dress Up as Gulf Sheikhs, Tour Tel Aviv and Herzliya

By Jewish Press News Desk

Israelis lined up to take photos with the supposed Sheikhs from Dubai.

Elections / Israeli Arabs

Ayelet Shaked and Yamina Court Arab Voters

By Jewish Press News Desk

Arab political activists reached out to Ayelet Shaked to give Yamina their support.

The Knesset / Israeli Arabs

Joint Arab List Fumes as Ra’am Party Head Skips Vote to Dissolve Knesset

By Daniel Siryoti

Party head Mansour Abbas: “The reason we established the Joint List was to worry about the Arab sector and not to please the Zionist left.”

Terrorism / Police and Crime / The Courts / Israeli Arabs

1948 All Over Again: Jaffa Arabs Threw Stones at Bus, Passengers Injured

By HaKol HaYehudi / Yehuda Pearl

The incident took place about two weeks ago, during a protest demonstration held by Arabs in the city.

News Briefs / The Knesset / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Israeli Arabs

Netanyahu Hints of Yet Another Peace Deal in the Works

By Jewish Press News Desk

Netanyahu told the Joint Arab List they would soon have the opportunity to fix the mistake they made with the UAE treaty.

IDF & Security / Druze / Bedouin / Religion / Israeli Arabs

Religious Minorities Request Their Texts be Read at State Ceremonies for Fallen IDF Soldiers

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The petitioners want more inclusiveness in the official ceremonies for religious-minorities who have also fallen in battle.

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