This year, under the shadow of the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, tensions are even higher.
Under this program, all associations—except those that voted against it—committed to taking action against lecturers or students who have expressed or will express support for terrorism.
A shooter in Nazareth targets family members before committing suicide, leaving three dead and others injured. Police view it as a family conflict, not criminal activity.
The previous government showed reducing violence in the Arab sector is possible. During the war, this issue was forgotten, and the death toll rose.
"Representatives and leaders of the Arab sector did not come out in condemnation against the horrific massacre on October 7, neither in Hebrew nor in Arabic," said the CEO of the NGO Regavim.
Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.
Reasons for the rise in violence are government failures, poverty, lack of jobs, and traditions of 'family honor.'
Of the murders committed throughout the year, only 10.5% of the cases have been solved.
The Israel Medical Association called on the War Cabinet to condemn a video accusing Arab medical staff of killing Jews.
Relations between Jews and Arabs in Israel are deteriorating as a result of the ongoing conflict, officials from the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), Shin Bet, and the police have warned.
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