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Security · Full coverage

Muslim Recruitment in Israeli Police Drops Sharply Under Itamar Ben-Gvir

How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

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First reported by Walla · Aug 24, 2026

What happened

Under National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, Muslim recruitment into the Israeli police has sharply declined, with only 96 Muslim recruits out of 3,294 in 2025, due to stricter screening policies requiring minimum test scores and Hebrew proficiency.

  • 01Muslim recruitment to Israeli police dropped sharply during Itamar Ben-Gvir's tenure.
  • 02In 2025, only 96 of 3,294 new recruits were Muslim, about 0.26%.
  • 03Total police force in 2025 was 36,856 officers.
  • 04Recruitment policy now enforces uniform minimum criteria including test scores and Hebrew skills.
  • 05Decline attributed to stricter screening rather than demographic changes.
  • 06Data excludes Druze community and highlights low Muslim representation.

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People
Itamar Ben-Gvir
OrganizationsMinistry of National Security, Israeli Police
PlacesIsrael

Full coverage · 2 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

Arutz ShevaRight · HebrewAug 25, 2026
Muslim Recruitment in Israeli Police Drops Sharply Under Itamar Ben-Gvir
WallaCenter · HebrewAug 24, 2026
Muslim Recruitment to Israeli Police Plummets Amid Policy Changes Under Minister Ben Gvir

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