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Herzog Declares National Emergency Amid Rising Arab Violence

2/5/2026

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President Isaac Herzog of Israel addressed the double murder in Sawaa'ad Hamira, describing it in the context of rising violence in Arab society as a painful Israeli tragedy.
He cited 33 murders in Arab society this year and urged urgent action.
Herzog stated that violence in Arab communities threatens the security of all Israeli citizens.
He declared the situation a national emergency and called for coordinated action.

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President Isaac Herzog of Israel addressed the double murder in Sawaa'ad Hamira, describing it in the context of rising violence in Arab society as a painful Israeli tragedy.
He cited 33 murders in Arab society this year and urged urgent action.
Herzog stated that violence in Arab communities threatens the security of all Israeli citizens.
He declared the situation a national emergency and called for coordinated action.