Israeli Security Agency to Join Fight Against Crime in Arab Sector with New Funding
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First reported by Channel 13 · Jul 3, 2026
What happened
The Israeli government plans to allocate up to 650 million shekels from a previous budget to enable Shin Bet to combat arms trafficking in the Arab community, complementing police efforts. Shin Bet will focus on weapons smuggling linked to terror groups but will not replace police in fighting crime. This move follows Prime Minister Netanyahu's push to integrate Shin Bet amid rising violence and recent terror attacks.
- 01Israeli government plans to redirect up to 650 million shekels to fight crime in the Arab sector.
- 02Shin Bet will focus on arms trafficking and smuggling, not direct criminal enforcement.
- 03Police remain responsible for broader crime fighting in the Arab community.
- 04The budget comes from a leftover 1.3 billion shekel fund from a previous government plan.
- 05Netanyahu has pushed for Shin Bet's involvement due to rising violence and terror risks.
- 06The move follows a deadly shooting attack highlighting the need for intelligence-led crime prevention.
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