Arab Sector

Mass terror attack thwarted in Be'er Sheva

Four Bedouin Arabs indicted for planning mass terror attack, attacks on police and security forces.

Mansour Abbas: Ra'am will win at least 7 seats in elections

Ra'am chairman MK Mansour Abbas says party will win at least seven seats in next elections, allowing it to join coalition replacing current 'fascist' government.

Unexpected phone call between MK Sukkot and Arab murderer

Bedouin man serving time for murder phoned the right-wing MK to commend him on his visits to Arab educational institutions. 'You are saving the education in the Arab sector.'

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Security camera captures moment of assassination in Holon

New footage shows deadly explosion in Holon, killing a 30-year-old; the latest incident in a wave of deadly killings over the past 24 hours, in Jaffa, Kafr Qasim, Tayibe, and Holon.

Disturbing footage: Weapons cache discovered near Jerusalem

Border Police uncover weapons cache - including firearms, explosives, and ammunition - hidden in water cistern in Kafr al-Jib.

Watch: Police chase suspect through crowded mall

Police detectives chase Arab infiltrator suspected of string of cellphone thefts, commander tackles and arrests him.

Disturbing footage:

Tunnel uncovered near Jerusalem likely intended for terror

In a joint operation, Israeli security forces discover tunnel dug to 25 meters deep, arrest two Arab suspects.

Arab leaders: Bring the Shin Bet into the fight against crime

Arab sector municipal leaders say that they support the integration of the Shin Bet in the eradication of violence and call on the Attorney General to adapt the law to the reality on the ground.

Arab dressed as haredi arrested for theft

Jerusalem Arab disguised as haredi arrested on suspicion of theft, court extends detention.

Vandalism at Jewish heritage site in Samaria

Cave of the Seventy Elders desecrated with Hamas graffiti, rocks smashed.

Violence in Arab sector steps up a notch

UAV drops fragmentation grenade on gathering in Kafr Kana, injuring four.

Minister Miri Regev:

60% of road accidents in Arab sector

Transport minister outlines tougher traffic penalties and public transportation expansion plans.

Ofakim residents: 'A new intifada broke out here'

Violent brawl breaks out between Bedouin families, with rock-throwing and chainsaw used in Ofakim.

Arabs to hold general strike across Israel?

MK Ayman Odeh warns of 'Day of Disruption,' claims goal is to force government to effectively fight violence in Arab society.

New study reveals: ASD diagnoses vary by sector

New study shows many children with risk factors are not brought for diagnoses, especially in poorer neighborhoods.

At Jerusalem's entrance:

Knives and uniforms found in illegal Arab's car

Police examine suspicious vehicle near entrance to Jerusalem, find weapons and military uniforms.

Estimate: Civil disobedience not expected in Arab society

Arab activists escalate protest against violence in their communities, blaming police and politicians.

IDF officer injured by Arab rioter

Two female Palestinian Authority suspects detained following attack on woman IDF officer.

Quiet trend: Arabs moving into Jewish cities

More and more Arabs are moving to Jewish cities in Israel in order to escape the rampant crime in their own communities, report says.

Arabs who carried out Ramle terror attacks indicted

Prosecutor's Office indicts two Israeli Arabs for arson, gunfire, and attempted terror attacks.

Officers warn: Arab workers at IDF posts pose security risk

After security incidents near Gaza City, IDF officers in the area warn against employment of Arab workers at IDF posts near the border.

Watch: Dancing at a wedding - with drawn weapons

Security forces raid event hall near Maaleh Adumim, following reports of illegal weapons at an Arab wedding.

Murder likely caused by highway spat

Resident of northern Israel shot dead on highway, shooter claims he felt threatened.

Court issues blow to police

Court orders driver who rammed and killed 14-year-old Yosef Eisental released to house arrest, in opposition to police's demand to extend his arrest.

Police backtrack: Bus driver to be charged with manslaughter

Bus driver Fakhri Khatib, who rammed and killed 14-year-old Yosef Eisental, will not be charged with murder, police say.

MK: Reality cannot be that a teen is dragged under a bus

MK Tzvika Foghel, head of the National Security Committee, discusses violence in Arab society, recent ramming of haredi teen.

Three men shot dead in northern Israel

Three men critically injured in Shfar'am shooting pronounced dead shortly afterwards.

Ramming at haredi protest:

Bus driver Fakhri Khatib to be charged with aggravated murder

Israel Police charging bus driver Fakhri Khatib, who rammed Yosef Eisental, with aggravated murder.

Arson:

Ben Gvir in Tarabin: 'We won't permit unruly behavior'

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visited the village of Tarabin in the Negev and was attacked with rocks. Police dispersed the demonstrations.

In the service of Hamas:

Arab Israelis transfer weapons to Judea and Samaria

ISA uncovers network of Israeli Arabs who transferred weapons, funds, to Judea and Samaria under direction of Turkey-based Hamas terrorist.

5 arrested in Jerusalem for defrauding elderly in auto shop scam

Five Jerusalem Arabs arrested in joint operation, on suspicion of exploiting elderly and innocent customers.

Bus driver who drove off without baby's mother to be investigated

Honenu legal organization succeeds in reopening case against Tnufa bus driver who drove off with an infant aboard, but left the infant's mother stranded at a bus stop.

Netanyahu orders team to improve road safety in Judea, Samaria

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu orders creation of special team to work with IDF on preventing traffic accidents in Judea and Samaria.

ISIS terror cell arrested, preventing imminent attack

Four would-be ISIS-supporting terrorists from Beit Safafa in Jerusalem arrested by security forces, thwarting imminent attack.

Yair Golan: Arab parties are partners, PM Netanyahu is not

Yair Golan, head of the Democrats party, says he welcomes any Arab who agrees Israel is the nation-state of the Jewish people, but won't sit with Religious Zionist parties in the Knesset.

Watch: MK Succot catches infiltrators breaching Jerusalem fence

MK Tzvi Succot apprehends two Arab infiltrators in Jerusalem's Beit Hanina neighborhood; the suspects came through the same breach as the Ramot Junction terrorists.

Paramedic injured in rock attack on southern Israel

Terrorists near Rahat in southern Israel hurl rocks at mobile ICU, injuring paramedic.

Arab indicted for passing sensitive info to Iran during June op

Ahmad Shehab indicted for contacting Iranian agent, providing sensitive information about Israeli missile strikes during Operation Rising Lion in exchange for payment.

Three shot dead in southern Israel Bedouin community

Three brothers in their 20s shot dead near Segev Shalom in southern Israel; initial investigations indicate murders were criminal in nature.

Jewish student attacked by Arab worker sues for 80k

Arab sanitation worker sued for NIS 80,000 after attacking haredi youth with an iron rod.

AG rejects petition to sanction Arabs for not serving in IDF

Bnei Brak resident petitions to impose academic and financial sanctions on Arab citizens of draft age, Attorney General’s Office dismisses request.

Jerusalem Arab arrested for throwing rock at infant’s stroller

Police arrest 17-year-old Arab suspected of hurling rocks at six-month-old infant in stroller.

Bedouin who expressed support for Hamas indicted

Bedouin from southern Israel, age 19, indicted for identifying with the Hamas terror group, inciting to terror.

Report: Yoseph Haddad indicted on weapons charge

Israeli-Arab hasbara activist Yoseph Haddad charged with reckless and negligent handling of weapons; prosecution demanding additional bail sums.

Under guise of helping children:

Indictment: Israeli Arab transferred 1.5m NIS to terror group

Arab man from Tamra indicted for security offenses, including contact with a foreign agent and assisting the Islamic Jihad terrorist group under the guise of donations for Gaza's children.

Three ISIS terrorists arrested, Jerusalem terror attack thwarted

Police, Shin Bet, thwart ISIS terror attack in Jerusalem, arresting three Jerusalem Arab terrorists.

Three murdered overnight as Arab sector violence surges

A deadly night across Israel leaves three Arabs shot dead in separate incidents; police suspect at least one family feud.

PA Arab arrested for break-ins and theft in northern Israel

A Qalqiliya resident, previously convicted for similar offenses, is arrested by Border Police for multiple home and vehicle break-ins.

Three Arab-Israelis indicted for massive weapons theft from IDF

Indictment filed against three Bir Hadaj residents accused of stealing thousands of bullets and weapons from IDF vehicles — even during active operations.

Tamra man solves own murder with final text identifying killer

In dramatic breakthrough, police solve murder of Mohammad Hamam after discovering he texted his wife the name of his killer just moments before dying.

24 years later: Stolen tractor recovered in Qalqilya area

Tractor stolen from Kibbutz Gat in 2001 found operating near Qalqilya, Border Police arrested suspect and plan to return vehicle to its rightful owner after two decades.

Western Wall:

Arab security guard pepper-sprays elderly Jew

Arab security guard assaults haredi worshiper without cause; police arrest suspect as worshipers express outrage: 'This is how the Wall is protected?'

Two Arabs indicted for planning to ram Jews in Carmiel

Suspects allegedly conspired to ram vehicle into Jewish civilians and carry out further assaults; friend tipped off families, thwarting plan.

Two Arabs arrested for posting incitement on social media

IDF soldiers apprehend two suspected of incitement on social media, calling for additional arson attacks and terror attacks in Judea and Samaria.

Heritage Minister: Widespread fires caused by arson terror

Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu slams 'whitewashing of the arson phenomenon,' blames official sources for ignoring intentional arson terror attacks.

Explosive device found in PA village, terrorist arrested

Security forces arrest terrorist found to possess large homemade explosive device, weapons parts, and ammunition.

Sirens in Kiryat Netafim:

Arab who jumped fence and stole vehicle is caught

Sirens warning of terrorist infiltration sounded in Kiryat Netafim in Samaria, IDF says Palestinian Authority Arab worker jumped town fence.

Watch: Police arrest 37 illegal Arabs in Jaffa raid

Police, Yassam, and Border Police officers raid apartments in central Israel, locating and detaining dozens of illegals.

Israeli Arab brothers planned to carry out terror attack

Two Hamas-affiliated brothers from the Arab city of Arraba in northern Israel planned to carry out a terror attack, police reveal.

Two Arab Israelis planned shooting and ramming attacks

Police detectives and ISA thwart ramming and shooting attacks planned by two Israeli Arabs.