Ben Gvir on the Criticism: Transferring Hundreds of Millions to the Police and Shin Bet Will Strengthen the Fight Against Crime
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir responded to criticism regarding the transfer of hundreds of millions of shekels from the program for Arab society to the Israel Police and the Shin Bet, and said that…
Assessment
National Security Minister Ben Gvir is defending the transfer of hundreds of millions of shekels from a program for Arab society to the police and Shin Bet. He frames the move as a necessary tool against crime in Arab communities while dismissing critics. The question is whether redirecting these funds will actually reduce crime or deepen tensions.