Ayman Odeh urges civil disobedience in Arab communities in Israel

Knesset member Ayman Odeh has called for civil disobedience in Arab communities in Israel due to escalating violence and the failure of state institutions to provide safety. In an interview, he expressed his lack of trust in the police and advocated for a comprehensive shutdown involving Arab workers and professionals. Odeh criticized the government’s inaction on crime and emphasized that the state must take responsibility for addressing illegal weapons and organized crime. His comments come amid rising violence, with 11 murders reported in the Arab community early in 2026.

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