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Shin Bet Set to Tackle Crime in Arab Society After Budget Approval

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First reported by Channel 13 · 3 hours ago

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The Shin Bet is poised to combat crime in the Arab community after securing a preliminary budget approval of one billion shekels, pending final approval from Prime Minister Netanyahu. This marks a reversal from its earlier opposition due to security concerns.

01Shin Bet plans to address crime in the Arab community with a one billion shekel budget.
02The move reverses the agency's past opposition due to fears of exposing sensitive technology.
03A recent budget meeting approved the funding in principle, awaiting Prime Minister approval.
04Prime Minister Netanyahu previously supported Shin Bet's involvement as a police support force.
05Shin Bet worried the move could harm counterterrorism efforts and reveal classified capabilities.
06The agency has not publicly commented on the ongoing closed-door discussions.

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