The bleeding Arab city that marks 77 days without murder

Nazareth, which led in the number of murders, marks 77 days without a murder. The police attribute the decline to increased activity, including the seizure of weapons and the removal of cameras of the Bakri crime organization. Residents express hope for continued calm, but the police emphasize that the road is still long.

Nazareth, an Arab city in northern Israel, is marking 77 days without a murder, after leading in the number of murders in recent years. Residents testify to a sense of personal security they haven't felt in a long time, attributing the change to increased activity by the Northern District Police, which increased presence in neighborhoods and focused on criminal areas. In the last two weeks, the police seized about 13 pistols, magazines, and ammunition, and carried out operations to remove security cameras used by the Bakri crime organization to monitor the public space. The commander of the Emekim district, Deputy Commissioner Ran Ophir, said the police are waging a stubborn war against criminals, and that headquarters with hundreds of officers have been established. The police noted that the seizures of weapons and arrests are the product of focused work, but the road is still long.