The Shin Bet security service says it has not yet decided on the structure of its planned new department for activity in Arab society, according to a Channel 12 report. Officials stated that the process will take time.
The Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) said on Monday evening that it has yet to decide on the structure and operational shape of the new department it plans to establish for activity in Arab society in Israel, according to a Channel 12 report. The comment, reported by N12's Adar Gitzis, indicates that the process is still in an early internal planning stage and will take time to finalize. The announcement follows growing public and political pressure for the Shin Bet to take a more active role in combating violent crime and organized criminal activity in Arab communities, an issue that has long been a point of contention between law enforcement agencies and community leaders. A legal opinion previously blocked the Shin Bet from formally entering the effort on internal criminal matters, but the creation of a dedicated department suggests the agency is moving toward a more structured presence. No timeline or further details on the department's mandate or leadership have been disclosed.
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