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Israeli President Declares Emergency Amid Rising Arab Crime Wave

2/25/2026

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Wael Khalili, 21, was shot and killed in Shibli-Umm al-Ghanem amid a rising Arab crime wave.
President Isaac Herzog of Israel labeled the situation an emergency, noting Khalili was not the intended target and citing 56 Arab deaths in 2026.
At an iftar dinner, Herzog urged collaboration among decision-makers and emphasized education and community support.
He urged a national state of emergency to restore safety for law-abiding citizens.

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Wael Khalili, 21, was shot and killed in Shibli-Umm al-Ghanem amid a rising Arab crime wave.
President Isaac Herzog of Israel labeled the situation an emergency, noting Khalili was not the intended target and citing 56 Arab deaths in 2026.
At an iftar dinner, Herzog urged collaboration among decision-makers and emphasized education and community support.
He urged a national state of emergency to restore safety for law-abiding citizens.