Jerusalem, 21 December, 2025 (TPS-IL) — One month into Operation “New Order” in the Negev, initiated to combat violent crime in Arab communities, over 300 suspects have been arrested for questioning, hundreds of illegal residents were arrested and deported, 67 indictments were filed for possession and use of stolen military weapons and violent offenses, 39 criminals were removed from the Negev.
There was a 93% decrease in shooting incidents in the Bedouin diaspora.
Also, 70 stolen military weapons, an RPG, dozens of cartridges, explosive devices, and over 50,000 rounds of ammunition were seized.
In addition, 23 kilograms of various types of drugs were seized, 42 suspects were arrested on suspicion of possession and trafficking drugs, over 200 vehicles were impounded, and extensive traffic enforcement was carried out, in the framework of which 2,190 reports of life-threatening offenses were recorded.
As part of Operation “New Order,” 7,945 police officers have operated so far, with the assistance of 62 dogs, 23 drones, and 40 cavalry, from Southern District units, including the Yoav Unit, Southern National Guard, Border Patrol, Naval Unit, Unit 33, the Motorcycle Patrol, and the Air Unit.
In addition, seven police officers were injured, and three attempted runovers and additional life-threatening escape incidents were carried out.