In a pivotal year for Israeli democracy, the failure of the current government to adequately address skyrocketing crime and violence has been the highest political priority for Arab society. In his January 2026 Times of Israel article, Amnon Be’eri-Sulitzeanu, The Abraham Initiatives’ Co-CEO, writes, “For the first time in years, the question is not only how to fight crime, but whether it will become a central political issue, one that can drive Jewish-Arab partnership and lead to a change of government.” To better understand how crime and violence may affect the prospect of political participation and partnership in the next elections, read Amnon’s full article here.
