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Herzog Urges Action as Arab Community Protests Violence

1/31/2026

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In 2025, 252 Arab citizens were murdered, prompting President Isaac Herzog to meet Arab leaders in Sakhnin and urge the state to prioritize crime prevention.
President Isaac Herzog expressed condolences to families affected by violence, including the father of Dr. Abdallah Awad, murdered in a clinic.
Arab community leaders plan a march in Tel Aviv to protest violence and neglect by law enforcement after a general strike in Arab towns.

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In 2025, 252 Arab citizens were murdered, prompting President Isaac Herzog to meet Arab leaders in Sakhnin and urge the state to prioritize crime prevention.
President Isaac Herzog expressed condolences to families affected by violence, including the father of Dr. Abdallah Awad, murdered in a clinic.
Arab community leaders plan a march in Tel Aviv to protest violence and neglect by law enforcement after a general strike in Arab towns.