Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu doubles down on his call to involve the Shin Bet in the fight against the wave of violent crime in the Arab community.
At the conclusion of a meeting this evening with top police and Shin Bet officials, Netanyahu’s office says he has instructed authorities to prepare for the security agency to become involved — despite voices of opposition.
“Despite the difficulties, the abilities of the Shin Bet must be harnessed in the war against the mob families in the Arab community,” Netanyahu says.
More than 100 Arab Israelis have been murdered in violent crimes since the start of 2023, well ahead of the figure at the same time last year.
The meeting was attended by Justice Minister Yariv Levin, National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar, National Security Adviser Tzachi Hanegbi, Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, Israel Police chief Kobi Shabtai, and other officials.
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