Israeli Arabs

Arab IDF soldier went to fight for ISIS

In a shocking first, Arab sources reveal Muslim citizen who recently finished army service went to join ISIS in Syria, taking his dog tags.

State demands harsher punishment for ISIS Israeli

After court gives Arab citizen 3.5 year wrist slap for fighting for ISIS and returning, state petitions warning of clear and present danger.

ISIS attacks in Israel 'just a matter of time'

Sources reveal ISIS aiming for Israel and IDF has no sites to strike in response, week after mass army drill preps for large ISIS attack.

Cool heads needed in the fight against Palestinian terror

57% of Arab Israelis say Islamic Movement represents them

Survey shows 42.2% of Arab citizens support or are activists of outlawed pro-terror group, 18.2% of Muslim Arabs say ISIS isn't terror.

Netanyahu: Israel could make more 'unilateral' withdrawals

In Washington, Netanyahu apologizes for saying "huge numbers of Arabs" came to vote on election day.

Israel's schizophrenia isn't working

Police: Israeli Arabs stopped rioting, fearing Jewish boycott

Experts say Arabs fear financial losses due to Jewish boycott. Police: the past 10 days have been quiet.

Citizenship of Arab who paraglided into Syria to be revoked

Interior Minister Silvan Shalom asks A-G to examine the possibility of revoking the citizenship of Arab-Israeli who went to Syria.

Cleared for publication: Israeli Arab paraglided into Syria

23 year-old man from the Golan Heights crossed the border via parasail; IDF investigating.

3.5 Years' Prison for Israeli Arab Who Joined ISIS

Marwan Khaledi participated in 5 operations in Fallujah before being injured - and then arrested.

Campaign to Keep Arab Pro-Terror Stores Closed

Arab citizens of Israel declare strike to protest in support of terror; in response, 'shaming' campaign calls to share photos of the stores.

Shalom to Revoke Citizenship of Israeli Arab Terrorists

Interior Minister says he will work to revoke the Israeli citizenship of those who committed terrorist attacks or against Israelis.

Israeli Arab Protesters Wound Police South of Tel Aviv

Arab citizens in Yafo hold no-permit protest, throwing rocks at cars and police, blocking streets and waving PLO and Hamas terror flags.

Northern Israel: Israeli Arabs Hold 'Third Intifada' Rallies

Rallies featuring PLO flags, calls for violence organized by Balad, the DFLP, and the Islamic Movement in Israel.

Statistics: Israeli Muslim Growth Rate Declining

1.454 million Muslims live in Israel, and still have high fertility rates. However, growth has slowed significantly since 2000.

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Mother of Five Arrested for Trying to Join ISIS

Turkish authorities arrest Israeli Arab woman at the border after determining she was en route to Syria.

Christian Schools Demand Money - But Salute PLO Flag

Arab Christian schools in Israel strike, rejecting offers and demanding more budget, but videos reveal they teach loyalty to 'Palestine.'

Missing Arab-Israeli Woman Feared to Be with ISIS

Arab woman from northern Israel missing since Thursday. Reports indicate that she traveled to Syria in order to join ISIS.

Israel to Reduce Number of Israeli Arabs who Enter Gaza

In the interest of their safety, Israel will reduce the number of Israeli Arabs who are allowed to enter Gaza.

Rivlin: Radicals Have Hijacked Ramadan

President Reuven Rivlin spoke Sunday with Arabic media on the relations between Arabs and Jews in Israel.

Israeli Arab Who Joined ISIS Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison

Northern Israel resident used Facebook to contact ISIS; sentence the heaviest on record for joining the group.

Yet Another Zoabi Declares 'I Am a Zionist'

“Master Chef” contestant Sara Zoabi - a relative of the infamous MK - calls herself 'an Arab, a Muslim, an Israeli, and a Zionist.'

Arab Israeli Poet Breaks Law, Enters 'Enemy' Lebanon

Liberman demands Marwan Makhoul be arrested upon returning from Beirut for flaunting travel ban to enemy state, threatens steps if he isn't.

Top Israeli Islamist: Arab-Jewish War Inside Israel 'Inevitable'

A full-blown war between Israeli Arabs and the Netanyahu government is 'just a matter of time,' says top Islamist Kamal Al-Khatib.

Israeli Arab Dies Fighting for Islamic State

27-year-old from Taibe falls in battle over ancient Palmyra; he is the fourth Israeli citizen to die fighting for the terrorist group.

Obama: Netanyahu's Comments Have 'Consequences'

President Obama continues criticism of Netanyahu’s comments on a Palestinian state and Arab-Israelis before the last elections.

Liberman Slams PM over Meeting with Joint Arab List Leader

Describing Odeh as one of Israel's "fiercest opponents," Liberman denounces Netanyahu for agreeing to meet with the Joint Arab List chair.

Arab Man Sentenced to 8 Months in Prison for Facebook Incitement

Second precedent-setting case marks trend of Israeli Arabs being held accountable for supporting terror online.

Israeli Arab Dentist Transferred Thousands to Hamas

Dentist from Kafr Kana ferried money between PA and Gaza for a daily fee, Shin Bet reveals.

Arab Citizens Mourn 'Catastrophe' on Independence Day

As Israel celebrates 67, thousands of Arab citizens take to Galilee to protest the existence of their state on Independence Day.

Arab MKs Attack Israel During 'Land Day' Commemorations

Basel Ghattas called on Israel Arabs to fight for 'their land' while Jamal Zahalka promised not to allow a 'second Nakba' in the Negev.

Arab Leaders Warn of 'Explosion' on 'Land Day' Anniversary

On Palestinian holiday Land Day, Arab leaders warn that Israel's 'discriminatory policies' will exacerbate tensions and cause 'explosion.'

Liberman Calls for Boycott of Arab List

Foreign Minister says the Joint Arab List should be boycotted by government ministries and in the Knesset.

State Department: We Expect 'Actions', Not Words, from Netanyahu

Deputy State Department spokeswoman not impressed by Netanyahu's apology to Arab Israelis.

Joint Arab List Rejects Netanyahu's Apology

Joint Arab List rejects PM's apology to Arab Israelis, saying it was an "empty gesture".

Netanyahu Apologizes to Arab Israelis

After controversial comments about Arabs on election day, Netanyahu apologizes to Arab mayors, says he didn't intend to hurt any citizens.

Arab Israeli Imprisoned for Joining Syrian Civil War

Yusef Nasrallah sentenced to 11 months in prison for stint fighting with Syrian rebels, and revealing information on Israeli military base.

Tibi vs. Bibi: Apologize to the Arabs

Radical Arab MK says Netanyahu's 'warning' of mass Arab voter turnout 'attacked democracy,' demands apology to Israeli Arabs.

Ahmed Tibi Denies High Turnout in Arab Sector

Counterspin? Lies? Who knows. Arab MK says less Arabs are voting because of the Right's spin.

Netanyahu Under Fire for Warning on Massive Arab Vote

Leftist politicians, media say Prime Minister's statement that Arabs are 'moving toward the polling stations in huge numbers' was 'racist.'

Violence, Fraud Mar Voting in Arab, Haredi Sectors

Multiple reports of attacks, deliberate fraud in Arab villages; ballots of Yachad and BZhutan disappear from polling stations.

Acting like a state

PA Disregards Oslo by Arresting Israeli Arab from Jerusalem

In blatant breach of Oslo Accords, PA arrests Arab citizen of Israel and tries him; his brother tells Arutz Sheva 'our contact was cut off.'

Arab Survey: More Participation in Elections, But Not for Druze

While most Israelis do not like Arab List’s politics, they’re enthusiasm this year is a good sign for integration.

Tibi: Liberman is a 'Jewish ISIS'

Arab MK fires back at Foreign Minister who advocated “cutting of the heads” of Arabs who were not loyal to Israel.

Liberman: Disloyal Arab-Israelis 'Should Be Beheaded'

Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman advocated “cutting of the heads” of Arabs who were not loyal to Israel.

Majority of Israelis in Overdraft

53% of 'banked' Israelis are in overdraft at least one month a year on average, the Central Bureau of Statistics said.

Rivlin Plans Arab Work Revolution: No Longer a Minority

Rivlin launches project to increase Arab employment, saying Israeli Arabs have their own 'national identity,' Israel 'is their homeland.'

Rivlin Tells Arab Leaders 'We Need Another Arab City'

President says he wants to 'realign' balance of society to advance Arabs, calls to teach all Israelis Arabic; is told of rampant crime.

Arab MKs Condemn ISIS as 'Contrary to Islam,' 'Criminal'

Joint Arab list releases statement condemning ISIS, discouraging Israeli Arabs from joining.

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Indictment: Nazareth Man Fought Five Battles with ISIS

20 year-old met three other Israeli Arabs in terror training camp in Syria as concerns heighten over the group recruiting on Israeli soil.

Israeli Arab Al Qaeda Recruit Arrested Returning from Syria

Arab citizen of Galilee trained in Syria with Al Nusra Front; allegedly was ordered to return to attack Israel.

Cleared for Publication

ISIS Cell Busted in Israel

Seven Israeli Arabs arrested for forming ISIS affiliate in the north, prepared terror attack in ISIS's name against IDF, Druze.

Israelis Fed Up with Poverty, Corruption - But Not Israel

1/3 of Israelis facing financial difficulties, 42% believe government is corrupt - but overwhelming majority, including Arabs, patriotic.

Erdan Freezes Passport of Israeli Arab Who Joined ISIS

Erdan considering revoking citizenship of man who left Israel for ISIS; family threatens to petition against gov't in High Court.

Syrian Beats Out Arab-Israeli for 'Arab Idol' Title

Syria’s Hazem Sharif wins the 2014 "Arab Idol" contest, beating out a 24-year-old from the Galilee, who participated as a "Palestinian".

Anti-Israel Incitement in State-Funded Jerusalem Schools

Arab Jerusalem Teachers' Association head describes Israel as 'Islamic Palestinian Arab.' Have PA educational norms seeped into the capital?

United we fall?

Liberman's Campaign: Divide Israel for 'Unity'

FM Avigdor Liberman's election campaign for Yisrael Beytenu urges giving Arab 'Triangle' area to create Palestinian state to 'unify' Jews.

Singer Responds to President's Cancellation over Arab Song

Amir Benayoun clarifies that despite president blocking his performance over song critical of Arab citizens, he still 'loves Rivlin.'

Rivlin Cancels Concert Over Singer's Views on Israeli Arabs

Israeli singer Amir Benayoun denied gig at state event in the President's Residence due to song calling Arab terrorists 'slimy ingrates.'