Israeli Government Redirects Arab Sector Energy Program Funds to Security Agencies
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
By שני אשכנזי
First reported by Now 14 · Jul 21, 2026
What happened
Israel's government has cut nearly 500 million shekels from Arab sector development programs, ending a successful Ministry of Energy initiative for renewable energy in Arab communities. Funds were redirected to the Shin Bet and police to fight crime, following a political deal by ministers Ben-Gvir and Golan. The energy program had supported hundreds of projects improving energy efficiency and sustainability in Arab localities but will now cease due to these budget reallocations.
- 01Israeli government cuts 497 million shekels from Arab sector development budgets.
- 02Ministry of Energy ends renewable energy support in Arab communities.
- 03Funds redirected to Shin Bet and police to combat crime in Arab sector.
- 04Shin Bet receives 364.5 million shekels for anti-smuggling unit; police get 132.4 million for crime unit.
- 05Energy program had funded 258 projects including solar and efficiency upgrades.
- 06Program helped Arab municipalities generate independent revenue and savings.
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