Public Security Minister Omer Barlev responded to MK Ayman Odeh's call for Arabs to leave Israel's security forces.
"This is an outrageous, dangerous and irresponsible statement. The service of Israeli Arabs in the police is a symbol of coexistence and integration. The late Amir Khoury is an Israeli hero. He was an Arab-Israeli. Amir is a symbol of coexistence and integration. Police officers from Arab society are an important part of the police in the fight against crime and terrorism, and this trend will continue to intensify," said Bar-Lev.