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Arab Community Faces 240 Shootings Amid Rising Gang Violence

4/3/2026

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Police linked two shootings in Herzliya and Rahat to violent crime, not terrorism, raising the Arab death toll to 78 this year.
Rahat killings are linked to ongoing disputes caused by clan feuds.
Critics accuse National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir of neglecting Arab towns, contributing to a surge that exceeded 240 in 2023.
Community members report rising gang violence and fear among residents who stay indoors after dark.

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Story summary

Police linked two shootings in Herzliya and Rahat to violent crime, not terrorism, raising the Arab death toll to 78 this year.
Rahat killings are linked to ongoing disputes caused by clan feuds.
Critics accuse National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir of neglecting Arab towns, contributing to a surge that exceeded 240 in 2023.
Community members report rising gang violence and fear among residents who stay indoors after dark.