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Spike in Violent Crime Leaves 52 Dead in Arab Community

2/16/2026

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Violent crime in Israel's Arab community has intensified, with 52 fatalities in 45 days.
On February 16, Ahmad Abu Ghazaleh and Abdelqader Abu Ghazaleh were shot dead in Umm al-Fahm.
Jamil Mahmoud Diab was shot in Tamra on the same day.
Families protest and demand action, including removal of National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir.
This year, 51 Arab citizens have been killed, after a record 252 deaths in 2025.

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Story summary

Violent crime in Israel's Arab community has intensified, with 52 fatalities in 45 days.
On February 16, Ahmad Abu Ghazaleh and Abdelqader Abu Ghazaleh were shot dead in Umm al-Fahm.
Jamil Mahmoud Diab was shot in Tamra on the same day.
Families protest and demand action, including removal of National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir.
This year, 51 Arab citizens have been killed, after a record 252 deaths in 2025.