Israelis Protest Surge in Gun Crime Within Arab Community

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 4 min read 100% complete by Isabel Kershner and Rawan Sheikh AhmadFebruary 10, 2026 at 07:08 PM

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On February 10, 2026, Israeli citizens, both Arab and Jewish, protested across Israel against escalating gun violence within the Arab community. The "national day of disruption" included road blockages, work stoppages, and the dyeing of public fountains red. Organized by groups like Standing Together, the protests aimed to pressure the government to address the surge in crime. The Arab community, comprising about a fifth of Israel's population, has experienced a disproportionate number of homicides in recent years. According to police reports, homicides within the Arab community reached at least 241 in 2025, compared to 47 among the Jewish population, marking a record high. Protesters accuse the government of neglect and the police of failing to curb the violence.

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Beersheba 30% Ariel Schalit 30% Rawan Sheikh Ahmad ×240% Isabel Kershner ×240% Haifa ×240% Tel Aviv ×250% Abraham Initiatives 50% Standing Together 60% Palestinian ×360% Arab Community ×480% Israel ×690%

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gun violence 90% arab community 80% crime 70% protest 70% homicide 60% government action 50% organized crime 50% standing together 40% equality 40%

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