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Shin Bet to Lead Crackdown on Crime in Arab Society with Dedicated Budget
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First reported by Now 14 · 44 minutes ago
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The Israeli government is allocating 500 million shekels from a previous Arab sector plan to enable Shin Bet to combat crime in the Arab community, following efforts by ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and May Golan. The move, supported by new Shin Bet chief David Zini, aims to restore security and fight criminal organizations with government approval expected soon.
- 01Shin Bet will receive 500 million shekels to fight crime in the Arab community.
- 02The budget is part of the previous government's Plan 550 for the Arab sector.
- 03National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Minister May Golan led the initiative.
- 04The government is set to approve the plan in the upcoming Sunday session.
- 05New Shin Bet chief David Zini supports the agency's involvement in Arab crime.
- 06The plan aims to restore security and combat crime and terrorism jointly with the police.
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