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Protests Erupt as Odeh Blasts Crime and Government

2/9/2026

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  • Ayman Odeh, leader of the Hadash-Ta’al Party, announced plans for intensified protests against rising crime in the Arab sector.
  • Odeh called for economic boycotts.
  • Odeh said crime harms the entire Israeli economy.
  • Odeh criticized National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, claiming his statements about police effectiveness are false.
  • Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel criticized Odeh for advocating civil disobedience and for blaming the state for the crime increase.