Israeli Arabs
As Arab sector violence soars, Israeli imams complete leadership program to combat crime
The year-long Imams as Community Leaders program brought Islamic leaders from across the country to study community resilience, conflict resolution, and violence prevention strategies.
Umm el-Fahm schools close in protest of MK Zvi Sukkot visit
Former MK, Hadash leader Mohammad Barakeh arrested, banned from WB, police say
Grapevine, June 21, 2026: Peace, a distant dream - opinion
The violence in Israel's Arab society is a result of neglect and systemic failures - opinion
Since the beginning of this year, there have been thousands of shooting incidents and over 220 murders in Arab society – shocking figures that should have shaken the foundations of the entire state.
MDA suspends volunteer for racism against Hezbollah victim
Magen David Adom suspended a volunteer who made racist comments about an Israeli-Arab woman killed by Hezbollah rockets, emphasizing its commitment to serving all communities equally.
Trust in Israel Police declines, Israelis suspect politicians impact police decisions - IDI
Trust in police spiked to 59% of Jewish Israelis after the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel, during which Israel Police fought heroically to defend Israeli citizens.
Employment rate of Israeli-Arab population decreases during war, IDI report finds
The report noted that, as of October 2023, nearly a third of Arab men who worked before the war were no longer employed.
Prostate cancer decreasing in Israeli Jews, rising for Arabs - study
Prostate cancer can appear after the age of 50 and over, with the highest number of cases among Jews at the age of 70 to 74 and among Arabs at the age of 75 and over.
'It's hard to be Arab in this country': Kan's Suleiman Maswadeh opens up on experiences post-Oct. 7
Maswadeh spoke about the complexity and difficulty of being Arab in this country, feelings that have intensified since October 7.
Majority of Israelis want war to end, 77% think bringing hostages home trumps toppling Hamas - poll
A recent poll shows most Israelis support ending the Israel-Hamas War, prioritizing hostage return over toppling Hamas.
Purple House: Peace organization opens space for coexistence in Jerusalem
The Purple House will serve as a meeting house and a place for cooperation and open dialogue.
'Gov. abandons us to crime orgs.': Anger in Arab community following Ramle blast
The Abraham Initiatives organization, jointly run by Jews and Arabs, which aims to promote integration and equality, blamed the government for the violent incident.
Education Ministry to introduce mandatory Hebrew tests for Israeli Arab students
Israel's Education Ministry introduces the "Hebrew for Life" program for Arabic-speaking students to improve their language proficiency and integration into Israeli society and its job market.
