Four years of racism, abandonment and persecution: a term summary

A summary article by 'Local Call' examines the current government's treatment of its Arab citizens: 727 killed in violence and crime in the first three years compared to 116 in 2022, destruction of approximately 14,280 buildings in the Negev, arrests of activists and artists, expansion of punitive legislation, and planning barriers in Arab communities. Alongside this, the annulment of Ben Gvir's authority to set investigation policy is noted.

A summary article by 'Local Call' examines the current government's (2022–2026) treatment of its Arab citizens under the title 'Four years of racism, abandonment and persecution'. According to data from the Abraham Initiatives, in the first three years of the government's term, 727 people were killed in Arab society (245 in 2023, 230 in 2024, 252 in 2025) compared to 116 in 2022. As of October 20, 2026, an additional 182 victims were recorded. Only 12% of murder cases in the first half of the year were solved. The article describes home demolitions in the Negev (approximately 14,280 buildings in 2023–2025), arrests of activists and artists after October 7, expansion of punitive legislation (death penalty for terrorists, revocation of citizenship), planning barriers in Arab communities, and attempts to oust Ayman Odeh from the Knesset and disqualify the candidacy of Sami Abu Shahadeh. Alongside this, it is noted that in January 2025, the High Court of Justice annulled Ben Gvir's authority to set police investigation policy. The article also brings testimonies about attacks on Arab bus drivers and a shortage of residencies for Arab doctors.