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Rising Violence: 11 Homicides in Israel's Arab Community

1/9/2026

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In the first week of 2026, 11 homicides were reported in Israel's Arab community, after a record 252 in the prior year.
A man was shot in Shfaram amid a family feud.
A father and son were killed in Nazareth during a botched gang hit.
Mahmoud Ghawi was shot in Kafr Qara.
Community leaders blame government inaction and policies that enable organized crime, criticizing National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir.

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Story summary

In the first week of 2026, 11 homicides were reported in Israel's Arab community, after a record 252 in the prior year.
A man was shot in Shfaram amid a family feud.
A father and son were killed in Nazareth during a botched gang hit.
Mahmoud Ghawi was shot in Kafr Qara.
Community leaders blame government inaction and policies that enable organized crime, criticizing National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir.