Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu began the cabinet meeting this morning (Sunday) by referring to the rising violence in the Arab sector and stated that he is determined to integrate the Shin Bet into the battle against criminal organizations in Israel.
"The murders in the Arab sector have become a national calamity. A significant part of the crime, these are criminal organizations that make the lives of Arab citizens bitter, control through terror and fear, , and charge protection, which becomes a large-scale calamity, and not only in the Arab sector," Netanyahu said.
He added: "The government is determined to fight the criminal organizations at the head of the snake. Today I will hold a special meeting to integrate the Shin Bet in a targeted effort against the crime families."
Netanyahu will hold a discussion later today on the issue of crime in Arab society and the integration of the Shin Bet in dealing with the phenomenon after the cabinet meeting. Shin Bet Director Ronen Bar is expected to participate in the discussion. READ MORE