Arab workers broke into homes at night in the settlement where they worked
Four homes in the settlement of Metzad were broken into early last week, hundreds of thousands of shekels were stolen along with silverware and jewelry. Yesterday, four Arabs were arrested on suspicion of theft; they…
Assessment
The burglary at Mitzad reveals a profound security failure: the suspects were Arab workers who built the settlement and installed its camera system. The theft of hundreds of thousands of shekels from four homes underscores how easily insider access can be exploited. The decision to keep employing Arab workers despite the breach will test the community's trust and procedural safeguards.