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Israeli Government Allocates $140 Million for Shin Bet to Combat Crime in Arab Sector

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Israeli Government Allocates $140 Million for Shin Bet to Combat Crime in Arab Sector
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First reported by Now 14 · Jul 6, 2026

What happened

The Israeli government will allocate 500 million shekels to the Shin Bet to combat crime in the Arab sector, reallocating funds from a previous plan. The decision, supported by ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and May Golan, aims to enhance security and fight criminal organizations with the Shin Bet and police working together.

  • 01Shin Bet receives 500 million shekels to fight crime in the Arab sector.
  • 02Funds reallocated from government plan 550, previously linked to Mansour Abbas.
  • 03Total budget for Shin Bet and police set at 567 million shekels.
  • 04Government to approve the decision in Sunday’s cabinet meeting.
  • 05Minister Ben-Gvir credits new Shin Bet chief David Zini for supporting the initiative.
  • 06Minister Golan exposed previous misuse of funds benefiting crime groups under Bennett-Abbas government.

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Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJul 6, 2026
Israeli Government Allocates $140 Million for Shin Bet to Combat Crime in Arab Sector
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJul 6, 2026
Israel Allocates 567 Million Shekels to Shin Bet and Police to Combat Arab Sector Crime
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJul 6, 2026
Shin Bet Allocated NIS 500 Million to Combat Crime in Arab Communities
YnetCenter · HebrewJul 6, 2026
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir Assigns Shin Bet to Combat Crime in Arab Sector
Now 14Right · HebrewJul 6, 2026
Israeli Government Allocates Half a Billion Shekels to Shin Bet to Combat Crime in Arab Society
Channel 13Center · HebrewJul 6, 2026
Shin Bet to Lead Crackdown on Crime in Arab Society with Dedicated Budget
Now 14Right · HebrewJul 6, 2026
Israel Approves Plan to Involve Shin Bet in Combating Crime in Arab Sector

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