Israel’s ‘two-tier’ policing and the crime epidemic in Palestinian towns
Summary
Israel’s government announced a strong response to rising youth violence after the killing of an Israeli ex-soldier. Critics say the police treat Palestinian communities differently, with less protection and support, and that violence in these areas has increased significantly under the current government.Key Facts
- Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir declared a “total war” on youth violence after a recent killing.
- Nearly 100 people have died in violent incidents in Palestinian towns and villages in Israel recently.
- The Israeli finance ministry estimates the violence costs the country up to $6.7 billion a year.
- Critics accuse Israeli police of “two-tier” policing, meaning they give less protection to Palestinian communities.
- Since Ben-Gvir took office, the murder rate in Palestinian communities rose from 4.9 to 11 per 100,000, close to levels seen in Sudan and Iraq.
- The murder rate in Jewish Israeli communities is much lower, about 0.6 per 100,000.
- There are far fewer police stations in Palestinian-majority areas compared to Jewish-majority ones.
- The government cut $68.5 million from a Palestinian economic development program to fund more police efforts, which critics say worsens root problems like housing and jobs.
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