Israeli Arabs – The Jewish Press – JewishPress.com https://www.jewishpress.com The Newspaper for Every Jewish Home. Sun, 11 Aug 2024 10:32:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.8 https://www.jewishpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/JP-Logo-200.jpg Israeli Arabs – The Jewish Press – JewishPress.com https://www.jewishpress.com 32 32 Greece Condemns Attack on Israeli Arab Tourist Mistaken for a Jew https://www.jewishpress.com/news/jewish-news/antisemitism-news/greece-condemns-attack-on-israeli-arab-tourist-mistaken-for-a-jew/2024/07/22/ Mon, 22 Jul 2024 15:05:16 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=699615 The 24-year-old Christian Arab from Nazareth was left hospitalized by the assault.]]> Knesset Committee Chairman: Israeli Arab Violence Record Breaking https://www.jewishpress.com/news/israel/israeli-arabs/knesset-committee-chairman-israeli-arab-violence-record-breaking/2024/07/11/ Thu, 11 Jul 2024 11:51:11 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=698013 The debate underscored the complex challenges facing Israel in addressing crime within its Arab communities, which make up about 20% of the country's population.]]> Israel-Arabs Arrested For Providing Weapons to Terror Groups https://www.jewishpress.com/news/israel/israeli-arabs/israel-arabs-arrested-for-providing-weapons-to-terror-groups/2024/07/04/ Thu, 04 Jul 2024 09:56:05 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=697104 Seven people were also arrested in Bedouin towns on weapons charges.]]> IDF Destroys Large Rocket Factory, Kilometer-Long Tunnel and 100 Terrorists https://www.jewishpress.com/news/middle-east/jordan/idf-destroys-large-rocket-factory-kilometer-long-tunnel-and-100-terrorists/2024/07/02/ Tue, 02 Jul 2024 07:23:34 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=696629 Israeli troops in Rafah’s Tel al-Sultan neighborhood destroyed Palestinian Islamic Jihad’s largest underground rocket factory, the Israel Defense Forces announced. For several years, the Iran-backed terror group produced hundreds of rockets, including long-range rockets at the facility. Reports in 2022 estimated that Islamic Jihad had an arsenal of 8,000 rockets, including locally-made rockets and Iranian-made […]]]> Former Jerusalem Mufti Indicted For Inciting Terror https://www.jewishpress.com/news/islamists-news/former-jerusalem-mufti-indicted-for-inciting-terror/2024/06/26/ Wed, 26 Jun 2024 15:04:14 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=695965 Sheikh Ekrima Sabri was appointed by Yasser Arafat, and served as Mufti of Jerusalem from 1994-2006.]]> Arab Swimmer to Represent Israel at Olympic Games https://www.jewishpress.com/news/sports-news/arab-swimmer-to-represent-israel-at-olympic-games/2024/06/21/ Fri, 21 Jun 2024 09:27:50 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=695220 Adam Maraana of Haifa will be the third Israeli Arab to represent Israel at the games.]]> Nearly 15% of Israeli-Arabs want Hamas to Govern Gaza https://www.jewishpress.com/news/israel/israeli-arabs/nearly-15-of-israeli-arabs-want-hamas-to-govern-gaza/2024/06/20/ Thu, 20 Jun 2024 16:28:13 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=695100 That percentage represents approximately 308,700 citizens of Israel. ]]> Muslims in Israel: Statistics Bureau Releases Latest Data on Eve of Hajj https://www.jewishpress.com/news/breaking-news/muslims-in-israel-statistics-bureau-releases-latest-data-on-eve-of-hajj/2024/06/13/ Thu, 13 Jun 2024 17:20:08 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=694296 At the end of 2023, the Muslim population of Israel was estimated at 1.782 million, (18.1% of all residents).]]> Israel-Arab Arrested for Impersonating Soldier, Spreading Fake News of Massacre https://www.jewishpress.com/news/israel/israeli-arabs/israel-arab-arrested-for-impersonating-soldier-spreading-fake-news-of-massacre/2024/06/05/ Wed, 05 Jun 2024 20:43:12 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=693298 Online incitement targeting Arab teens has also been traced back to the Palestinian Authority and local PA Arab clergy.]]> Ra’am Party Head: Hamas ‘Part of the Palestinian People’ https://www.jewishpress.com/news/israel/israeli-arabs/raam-party-head-hamas-part-of-the-palestinian-people/2024/05/26/ Sun, 26 May 2024 10:33:27 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=691647 "What, are they a Lebanese faction? What's wrong with you?" Mansour Abbas said.]]> WATCH: Ambulance Driver Caught with Eight Illegal PA Arab Workers https://www.jewishpress.com/news/israel/israeli-arabs/watch-ambulance-driver-caught-with-eight-illegal-pa-arab-workers/2024/05/12/ Sun, 12 May 2024 14:23:03 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=689866 The incident occurred on Route 44 at the Ofer checkpoint between Jerusalem and Ramallah.]]> On Israel’s 76th Birthday: 7.427 Million Jews, 2.089 Million Arabs, Half a Million ‘Others’ https://www.jewishpress.com/news/israel/on-israels-76th-birthday-7-427-million-jews-2-089-million-arabs-half-a-million-others/2024/05/10/ Fri, 10 May 2024 08:21:49 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=689599 On the eve of Israel’s 76th Independence Day, Israel’s Central Bureau of Statistics stated that the country’s population was 9.900 million, broken down into these three main sectors:  7.427 million Jews (73.2%) 2.089 million Arabs (21.1%) 564,000 Others (5.7%) Since last year’s Independence Day, Israel’s population has grown by 189,000 (an increase of 1.9%).   During this period, about 196,000 infants were born, about 37,000 immigrants […]]]> Druze Woman Who Interrogated Hamas Terrorists Declines State Honor after Threats to her Life https://www.jewishpress.com/news/israel/druze/druze-woman-who-interrogated-hamas-terrorists-declines-state-honor-after-threats-to-her-life/2024/05/05/ Sun, 05 May 2024 10:49:28 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=688912 She endured harassment from hostile Arabs who recognized her on the street, tore her Star of David chain, and threatened to kill her.]]> Israel Indicts Sister of Hamas Chief Ismail Haniyeh https://www.jewishpress.com/news/eye-on-palestine/hamas/israel-indicts-sister-of-hamas-chief-ismail-haniyeh/2024/04/21/ Sun, 21 Apr 2024 16:48:18 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=687553 Sabah Haniyeh stand accused of incitement and identifying with a terrorist organization.]]> Yoseph Haddad Attacked by Hamas Supporters at NY Protest https://www.jewishpress.com/news/left-vs-right/yoseph-haddad-attacked-by-hamas-supporters-at-ny-protest/2024/04/19/ Fri, 19 Apr 2024 05:37:03 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=687253 Haddad is an Israeli-Arab Zionist activist.]]> Justice Ministry Dismantles Ra’am’s Terrorist-Affiliated Charities https://www.jewishpress.com/news/israel/israeli-arabs/justice-ministry-dismantles-raams-terrorist-affiliated-charities/2024/04/16/ Tue, 16 Apr 2024 09:20:53 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=686657 The court in a civil proceeding and now the Justice Ministry believe there is truth to the serious allegations against Ra'am's associations.]]> Israeli Arab Indicted for Planning to Poison Sea of Galilee https://www.jewishpress.com/news/israel/israeli-arabs/israeli-arab-indicted-for-planning-to-poison-sea-of-galilee/2024/04/12/ Fri, 12 Apr 2024 07:17:31 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=686088 The alleged terror cell also planned assaults on Israel Defense Forces soldiers and suicide bombings.]]> Tel Aviv District Judge Rules Arab Party’s Charity Is Funding Terrorism https://www.jewishpress.com/news/israel/israeli-arabs/tel-aviv-district-judge-rules-arab-partys-charity-is-funding-terrorism/2024/04/09/ Tue, 09 Apr 2024 09:13:09 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=685553 After years of complaints, investigations, and publications about the ties of the Islamic Ra’am party and its many associations to the terror organization Hamas, a Tel Aviv District Court judge on Tuesday issued a dramatic ruling that substantiated suspicions of terrorist financing and Hamas connections on the part of Ra’am’s charity association “Aid 48,” whose […]]]> Israeli MKs Accuse Ra’am Party of Terror Links, Demand Probe https://www.jewishpress.com/news/israel/the-knesset/israeli-mks-accuse-raam-party-of-terror-links-demand-probe/2024/04/03/ Wed, 03 Apr 2024 08:58:55 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=684691 A charity associated with the majority Arab party has been accused of being a Hamas front.]]> Four Police Officers Wounded in Terror Ramming Near Kochav Yair https://www.jewishpress.com/news/breaking-news/four-police-officers-wounded-in-terror-ramming-near-kochav-yair/2024/04/03/ Wed, 03 Apr 2024 05:57:48 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=684666 The terrorist, identified as a 26-year-old resident of the Arab Israeli town of Tira, was shot dead.]]> Shin Bet, Police Arrest Ismail Haniyeh’s Sister https://www.jewishpress.com/news/eye-on-palestine/hamas/shin-bet-police-arrest-ismail-haniyehs-sister/2024/04/01/ Mon, 01 Apr 2024 06:14:54 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=684346 Monday morning’s Operation Early Dawn revealed documents, media, phones, and evidence linking her to committing serious security offenses.]]> Israeli Authorities Arrest 23 (Muslims) for Incitement on the Temple Mount https://www.jewishpress.com/news/terrorism-news/israeli-authorities-arrest-23-muslims-for-incitement-on-the-temple-mount/2024/03/31/ Sun, 31 Mar 2024 13:19:36 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=684249 Several of them had led chants inciting and in support of terror attacks. ]]> Ra’am Party’s Mansour Abbas Pushing US to Recognize ‘Palestinian’ state https://www.jewishpress.com/news/israel/israeli-arabs/raam-partys-mansour-abbas-pushing-us-to-recognize-palestinian-state/2024/03/27/ Wed, 27 Mar 2024 19:28:24 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=683805 "I say to them in a clear manner...It's on you to take an immediate decision to recognize a Palestinian state," said Mansour Abbas in an Arabic-language interview.]]> Arab Israeli Granted Asylum in Britain, Claiming ‘Hostile Attention’ If He Returns Home https://www.jewishpress.com/news/global/uk/arab-israeli-granted-asylum-in-britain-claiming-hostile-attention-if-he-returns-home/2024/03/13/ Wed, 13 Mar 2024 11:34:36 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=681628 In their request for asylum, attorneys claimed "Hassan" would be at risk of "hostile attention" if he were to return to Israel. Was he facing deportation? If so, for what reason? No explanation provided.]]> 13 Arab-Israelis Planning Terror Attacks for Hamas Arrested https://www.jewishpress.com/news/israel/israeli-arabs/13-arab-israelis-planning-terror-attacks-for-hamas-arrested/2024/03/10/ Sun, 10 Mar 2024 14:44:55 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=681223 During the arrests, police seized weapons, ammunition and vests intended to be used in the attacks.]]> Mossad: Hamas ‘Striving to Ignite the Region During Ramadan’ https://www.jewishpress.com/news/islamists-news/mossad-hamas-striving-to-ignite-the-region-during-ramadan/2024/03/10/ Sun, 10 Mar 2024 14:12:23 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=681210 The head of Israel's intelligence agency met with his American counterpart on Friday as part of a "relentless" effort to advance a ceasefire-for-hostage deal.]]> Muslim Women Marry Youngest in Israel https://www.jewishpress.com/news/israel/israeli-arabs/muslim-women-marry-youngest-in-israel/2024/03/07/ Thu, 07 Mar 2024 19:21:43 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=680962 Muslim women in Israel marry at an average age of 23.5 years.]]> Fearing Ramadan Terror, US Embassy Bans Staff & Family from Old City of Jerusalem https://www.jewishpress.com/news/islamists-news/fearing-ramadan-terror-us-embassy-bans-staff-family-for-old-city-of-jerusalem/2024/03/07/ Thu, 07 Mar 2024 12:40:35 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=680846 The embassy announced the restriction "due to the potential for security incidents."]]> Ra’am Chairman Abbas: Lapid-Bennett Govt Would Have Collapsed under Hamas Attack https://www.jewishpress.com/news/israel/israeli-arabs/raam-chairman-abbas-lapid-bennett-govt-would-have-collapsed-under-hamas-attack/2024/03/07/ Thu, 07 Mar 2024 11:02:32 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=680828 “I wouldn't have thought that the government would have been able to last."]]> Gantz, Eisenkot, Gallant Pressuring Netanyahu to Yank Ben Gvir from Temple Mount Decision Making https://www.jewishpress.com/news/israel/temple-mount-har-habayit/gantz-eisenkot-gallant-pressuring-netanyahu-to-yank-ben-gvir-from-temple-mount-decision-making/2024/02/29/ Thu, 29 Feb 2024 07:05:10 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=679858 Sowing strife and dissent * Gallant on automatic * The State Dept. and religious freedom, don’ get me started * Let 1,000 Hamas flowers bloom.]]> Exposed: Islamic Party Ra’am Collaborates with Hamas Group in Turkey https://www.jewishpress.com/news/israel/israeli-arabs/exposed-islamic-party-raam-collaborates-with-hamas-group-in-turkey/2024/02/22/ Thu, 22 Feb 2024 08:14:23 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=678775 Khyar Ommah * Summer camp * IHH * See no evil.]]> Jerusalem Resident Arrested with Matador Shoulder Missile https://www.jewishpress.com/news/police-news/jerusalem-resident-arrested-with-matador-shoulder-missile/2024/02/19/ Mon, 19 Feb 2024 04:45:40 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=678223 From the Hebrew markings on the missile system, it appears to have been stolen from the IDF.]]> Shin Bet Arrests Arab Teacher Who Directed Hamas Rockets to Hit Security Plant near his Home https://www.jewishpress.com/news/israel/israeli-arabs/shin-bet-arrests-arab-teacher-who-directed-hamas-rockets-to-hit-security-plant-near-his-home/2024/02/11/ Sun, 11 Feb 2024 09:32:50 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=676950 Habibullah decided on his own to offer Hamas operatives abroad to promote terrorist activities in Israel.]]> Police Arrest 2 Imams in Lod Who Ran Mosque PA System at Excessive Volume https://www.jewishpress.com/news/israel/israeli-arabs/police-arrest-2-imams-in-lod-who-ran-mosque-pa-system-at-excessive-volume/2024/02/04/ Sun, 04 Feb 2024 10:19:19 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=675943 Several demonstrators came to protest outside the police station in the city.]]> Direct Polls Shows Right Recuperating with 57 Mandates, Netanyahu Best Fit for PM https://www.jewishpress.com/news/left-vs-right/direct-polls-shows-right-recuperating-with-57-mandates-netanyahu-best-fit-for-pm/2024/01/26/ Fri, 26 Jan 2024 08:10:35 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=674802 The center-left parties could form a coalition only if they invited both Arab parties in]]> ISIS-Inspired Terrorists Arrested in Jerusalem for Second Time in Month https://www.jewishpress.com/news/terrorism-news/isis-inspired-terrorists-arrested-in-jerusalem-for-second-time-in-month/2024/01/22/ Mon, 22 Jan 2024 13:03:45 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=674115 The two suspects, ages 19 and 20, purchased chemicals to produce explosive devices to use against civilians and security forces in the Jerusalem area.]]> 14 Israelis, including IDF Officers, Arrested for Selling Entry Permits to PA Arabs https://www.jewishpress.com/news/police-news/14-israelis-including-idf-officers-arrested-for-selling-entry-permits-to-pa-arabs/2024/01/22/ Mon, 22 Jan 2024 08:42:52 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=674080 They are facing charges of receiving articles fraudulently, bribery and collusion in the bribery of a public servant, violation of the prohibition of money laundering, and extortion using threats.]]> Freedom of Speech This: Lehava Founder Bentzi Gopstein Convicted of Incitement to Racism https://www.jewishpress.com/news/the-courts/freedom-of-speech-this-lehava-founder-bentzi-gopstein-convicted-of-incitement-to-racism/2024/01/15/ Mon, 15 Jan 2024 12:06:38 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=672980 Israel is a great country, with wonderful people, and delicious food, but no idea whatsoever of what constitutes a democracy.]]> Exposed: MK Tibi’s Relative Killed in Gaza Was Hamas Officer https://www.jewishpress.com/news/israel/israeli-arabs/exposed-mk-tibis-relative-killed-in-gaza-was-hamas-officer/2024/01/15/ Mon, 15 Jan 2024 09:38:42 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=672970 Dr. Sahar Tibi has been photographed with Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh.]]> IDF Arrests PA Arab Doctors of Death and Nurse for Terrorism https://www.jewishpress.com/news/terrorism-news/idf-arrests-pa-arab-doctors-of-death-and-nurse-for-terrorism/2024/01/13/ Sat, 13 Jan 2024 17:09:27 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=672686 The 3 terrorists/medical professionals opened fire on a car, killing one and wounding a second person.]]>