The latest data from the Abraham Initiatives is not just a statistic; it is a confession of state failure. We have reached a point where the murder of an Arab citizen in Israel is statistically likely to go unpunished—12% to be exact. Let that sink in. In a country that prides itself on advanced intelligence, cutting-edge technology, and a muscular security apparatus, we are effectively telling nearly one-fifth of our population that their lives are expendable.

If you are a feminist, a progressive, or simply anyone with a conscience in this country, you should be vibrating with rage. This is not just a matter of “crime.” This is a fundamental human rights crisis—one that the current cabinet, led by National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, has not only failed to contain but has arguably presided over as it has metastasized.

The Math of Abandonment

The figures are chilling. In the first half of 2026 alone, 144 lives were stolen in the Arab sector. That is a 15% increase from the same period in 2025—a year that was already the deadliest on record. When the Abraham Initiatives release these numbers, they aren’t just counting corpses; they are documenting a systematic, institutional abandonment.

The police brass, including........

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