Join our Community
Support ToI and remove all ads
Learn more
×

High Follow-Up Committee for Arab Citizens of Israel

Former Hadash MK Yousef Jabarin argues with Border Police officers during protest convoy headed to Jerusalem in protest of violent crime in Arab society on February 8, 2026. (Screenshot/Hadash Party)
February 8, 2026, 10:30 pm
Police accused of impeding Arab-led protest convoy against rampant violent crime
Former MKs demands PM fire Ben Gvir as demonstrators arrives in Jerusalem; Hadash politician argues with cops, says reason they are protesting is because officers ‘aren’t doing their job’
By Charlie Summers
Thousands attend a protest against organized crime in the Arab community and call on the state to do more to stop it, in Tel Aviv. January 31, 2026. (Yonatan Sindel/FLASH90)
February 8, 2026, 10:10 am
Arab community leads protest convoys throughout country over rampant deadly crime
Traffic chaos expected as vehicles set to converge on Jerusalem for rally protesting government’s failure to curb killings
By ToI Staff
Protesters demonstrate against the government's perceived neglect of organized crime in Arab society at Habima Square in Tel Aviv on January 31, 2026. (Charlie Summers/Times of Israel)
February 5, 2026, 10:38 pm
Ramping up protests over deadly crime, Arab society brings struggle to Jewish street
In shift after years of rampant murder, Arabs rally for action to tackle violence by joining with Jewish opposition that pressured government over hostages, overhaul and other issues
By Charlie Summers
A woman raises flowers, with red marks visible on her hand, as Arab protesters gather in Sakhnin in northern Israel, on January 22, 2026, to protest what they say is police inaction on curbing soaring violent crime in the community. (Jalaa MAREY / AFP)
January 30, 2026, 6:47 pm
Arab leaders gear up for Tel Aviv rally against deadly crime, urge mass participation
After tens of thousands turned out against organized crime in Sakhnin, leading Arab umbrella group seeks to capture attention of Jewish Israelis at Habima Square on Saturday
By Charlie Summers
Crowds rally in Tel Aviv's Hostages Square, urging the implementation of US President Donald Trump's deal to free all hostages from Gaza and end the war, October 4, 2025. (Tal A.M / Pro-Democracy Protest Movement)
October 4, 2025, 3:24 pm
Families urge entire public to join Hostages Square rally as Trump peace plan advances
Call comes as Trump’s proposal to end Gaza war, return hostages gains momentum on eve of second anniversary of October 7 massacre
By ToI Staff
leader of the Northern Branch of the Islamic Movement Raed Salah and Mohammad Barakeh, chairman of the monitoring committee arrive for a visit at the Temple Mount in Jerusalem's Old City on April 19, 2022. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
January 29, 2025, 3:44 am
Israel outlaws and shuts offices of Arab reconciliation body led by radical cleric
Security forces briefly arrest Sheikh Raed Salah, accuse him of using committees that mediate disputes between families as cover to continue his Islamist political activities
By Charlie Summers
Protesters deploy a banner and wave Palestinian national flags during a rally marking the 48th anniversary of Land Day, in the Arab-Israeli town of Deir Hanna in the northern Galilee region on March 30, 2024. (AHMAD GHARABLI / AFP)
March 31, 2024, 12:55 am
Thousands in Israel call for end to Gaza war as they mark Palestinian Land Day
Israel Police reportedly condition permission for main annual rally in northern town of Deir Hanna on absence of Palestinian flags, a request that is mostly ignored
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Otzma Yehudit MK Limor Son Har-Melech attends a Defense and Foreign Affairs Committee meeting at the Knesset, in Jerusalem on February 23, 2023. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
July 10, 2023, 5:00 pm
Right-wing lawmakers push bill to outlaw Arab umbrella committee
Otzma Yehudit MK Limor Son Har-Melech sponsors legislation, claiming panel’s members seek to undermine Jewish state; group chair says move aimed at delegitimizing Arab society
By ToI Staff
A police car at the scene of a fatal stabbing on June 10, 2023 near the southern city of Ofakim where a 21-year-old man was found dead of his wounds in a scuffle with foreign workers, according to an initial investigation. (Israel Police)
June 10, 2023, 6:53 am
Man, 21, killed in south; 100th victim of violence in Arab community this year
Young man fatally stabbed by foreign workers near Ofakim as he allegedly tried to steal agricultural tools; death came hours after young woman gunned down in north
By ToI Staff
Sarit Ahmad, 18, whose brothers arranged for her murder due to her sexual orientation. She was shot to death in northern Israel on June 9, 2023. (Social media: Used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
June 9, 2023, 8:08 pm
Woman, 18, shot dead in north; 99th victim of violence in Arab community this year
Hebrew media says victim Sarit Ahmad filed several police complaints against brothers, who had threatened her over her sexual identity
By ToI Staff
Illustrative: Israel Police investigate the scene of a crime on June 2, 2021. (Israel Police)
June 9, 2023, 12:38 pm
Police arrest 11 suspects in shooting at carwash in Arab town that claimed five lives
Cops say several others detained in connection with burgeoning crime in Arab community
By ToI Staff
Police at the scene where five people were shot dead in the town of Yafa an-Naseriyye, June 8, 2023. (Fadi Amun/Flash90)
June 8, 2023, 11:32 pm
Strike called in Arab towns as another crime killing lifts day’s death toll to 6
Ben Gvir visits Yafa an-Naseriyye after 5 killed in mass shooting, as criticism intensifies over government’s failure to address massive spike in murders
By ToI Staff
Police at the scene of a fatal shooting in the southern town of Tel Sheva on May 3, 2023 (police)
May 3, 2023, 4:20 pm
Amid spiraling crime wave, two more shot dead in 4th and 5th killings in a day
Several others injured; man stabbed to death in Holon; head of Arab community umbrella group accuses Ben Gvir and police of deliberate inaction
By ToI Staff
Israeli police forces deploy in Jerusalem's Old City following a shooting incident on April 1, 2023. (AHMAD GHARABLI / AFP)
April 2, 2023, 9:48 am
Arab localities launch strike in protest of disputed deadly Jerusalem police shooting
Public services, businesses, most schools shut down as community accuses cops of killing Mohammed Elasibi ‘in cold blood’ in Old City, reject police claim he attempted an attack
By ToI Staff
Illustrative: Israeli Arabs march during a protest marking Land Day, in Arraba, northern Israel, on March 30, 2021 (Jamal Awad/Flash90)
May 8, 2021, 6:37 am
Arab Israelis, Gaza groups plan mass protests Saturday after Jerusalem clashes
Arab Israeli leadership panel decries ‘bloody terrorist aggression against Al-Aqsa Mosque’ as it calls for demonstrations across Israel; US calls for all sides to deescalate
By ToI Staff
Load More
Sign in or Join The Times of Israel Community
Paying ToI Community members are invited to comment on articles
Please use the following structure: example@domain.com
Or Continue with
By joining you agree to the terms and conditions
Register to continue
Or Continue with
Log in to continue
Sign in or Join The Times of Israel Community
Only ToI Community members can comment below articles
Forgot your password? / Send me a login link
Or Continue with
check your email
Check your email
We sent an email to you at .
It has a link that will sign you in.
Join The Times of Israel Community
Commenting is available for paying members of The Times of Israel Community only. Please join our Community to comment and enjoy other Community benefits.
Please use the following structure: example@domain.com
Confirm Mail
Thank you! Now check your email
You are now a member of The Times of Israel Community! We sent you an email with a login link to . Once you're set up, you can start enjoying Community benefits and commenting.
Back to top
Never miss breaking news on Israel
Get notifications to stay updated
You're subscribed
image
Register for free
and continue reading
Registering allows you to manage your newsletters and alerts and helps us improve your experience. It takes just a few seconds.
Already registered? Enter your email to sign in.
Please use the following structure: example@domain.com
Or Continue with
By registering you agree to the terms and conditions. Once registered, you’ll receive our Daily Edition email for free.
Register to continue
Or Continue with
Log in to continue
Sign in or Register
I forgot my password / Send me a sign in link
Or Continue with
check your email
Check your email
We sent an email to you at .
It has a link that will sign you in.