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$68 Million Allocated to Combat Violent Crime in Arab Communities
Israel allocates $68 million to combat violent crime and illegal weapons in Arab communities, strengthening enforcement and intelligence. This critical step.
Jerusalem, 18 December, 2025 (TPS-IL) — The Israeli government approved a decision that the government said, “constitutes a significant and critical step in the national plan to combat crime, violence, and illegal weapons in the Arab sector.”
The decision was made after joint headquarters work by the professional teams from the Prime Minister’s Office, Minister of Social Equality May Golan, Minister of national security Itamar Ben-Gvir, and in cooperation with the Israel Police and the Shin Bet.
As part of the decision, a dedicated budget allocation of a total of 220.7 million Shekels ($68 million) was approved, from Government Resolution 550, which will be directed directly to strengthening the enforcement capabilities, intelligence, and operational activities of the Shin Bet, the Israel Police, and the Shin Bet, with the aim of restoring personal security to Israeli citizens, improving their quality of life, and strengthening national security.
