Government Accountability

Neglected and Under Siege: Palestinian Citizens in Israel Demand Justice Amid Rising Gang Violence

By National Security Desk | February 1, 2026

As gang violence devastates Arab communities within Israel, disproportionate crime rates and ineffective policing reveal a troubling pattern of state neglect that threatens social stability and national security.

In the quiet town of Kafr Yasif, the tragic death of 15-year-old Nabil Safiya serves as a grim emblem of a broader crisis afflicting Palestinian citizens in Israel. Shot by mistake while sitting peacefully in a car, Nabil’s killing is not an isolated incident but part of an alarming surge in gang-related violence that has gripped Arab towns across the nation. How can any community thrive when streets echo with gunfire at all hours and parents fear for their children’s safety at school? This isn’t just crime; it is a symptom of systematic failure by authorities to protect one-fifth of...

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