The number of Arab citizens killed in crime-related violence in Arab society since the start of 2026 has reached 146, a 22% increase from 120 in the same period last year, according to N12. The figure does not include individuals shot by police.
01 · THE DISPATCH
The latest figure from N12 brings the 2026 death toll in Arab society from crime-related violence to 146, a 22% increase over the 120 recorded in the same period last year. The count excludes individuals killed by police in separate incidents. The rise continues to highlight the ongoing challenge of violent crime in Arab communities across Israel.
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