Muslim police recruits decline sharply under National Security Minister Ben-Gvir
Overall police recruitment has risen in recent years, but Muslim enlistment has sharply declined, despite Muslims accounting for more than 18% of Israel’s population.
During Itamar Ben-Gvir's tenure as National Security Minister, the number of Arab citizens, particularly Muslims, joining the Israel Police has sharply declined, according to police recruitment data revealed by Walla. This trend occurred despite an overall increase in police recruitment over the same period. The decline has coincided with rising violence in Arab communities and a growing societal polarization against integrating Arabs into key state positions, especially as elections approach.
Ben-Gvir's office dismissed the data, stating that despite the increasing number of police officers, the media continues to criticize.
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