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Ben-Gvir’s new standards cut Arab police recruitment in 2025

8/30/2026

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National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir imposed recruitment standards that sharply cut Arab enlistment in the Israel Police.
In 2025, only 96 Muslims, two Bedouins and 12 Arab Christians joined among 3,294 new officers.
Arab citizens make up about 21% of Israel’s population but only 0.26% of 2025 police recruits.
Ministry officials say Ben-Gvir required a minimum Dapar score of 4 out of 9 and Hebrew proficiency.

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National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir imposed recruitment standards that sharply cut Arab enlistment in the Israel Police.
In 2025, only 96 Muslims, two Bedouins and 12 Arab Christians joined among 3,294 new officers.
Arab citizens make up about 21% of Israel’s population but only 0.26% of 2025 police recruits.
Ministry officials say Ben-Gvir required a minimum Dapar score of 4 out of 9 and Hebrew proficiency.