"The murder rate in Israel's Palestinian communities increased from 4.9 per 100,000 in 2020 to 11 per 100,000, on par with the murder rate in Sudan and Iraq."
"Critics argue that the situation has gotten worse under the current administration of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, which has been in power since the end of 2022."
"Allegations of two-tier policing, to the detriment of what Israelis refer to as the Arab sector, have dogged Israel's police for decades."
"The response was sharp, aligned itself with the victim, and promised a solution, contrasting sharply with the lack of response to violence in Palestinian towns."
Murder rates in Israel's Palestinian areas have significantly increased, leading to allegations of state complicity and neglect. National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir announced a national operation to combat youth violence following the killing of a former Israeli soldier. Critics highlight a stark contrast between the government's response to violence against Israelis and the ongoing epidemic in Palestinian communities, where nearly 100 people have died. The murder rate in these areas has risen dramatically, with claims of two-tier policing exacerbating the situation under the current administration.
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