There has been a dangerous escalation in organized crime and violence in the 1948 occupied Palestinian territories, with Israeli police seemingly ignoring the growing dominance of armed gangs.
The article discusses the alarming rise in violence and organized crime in Palestinian areas occupied in 1948, highlighting the complicity or indifference of Israeli police to the actions of armed gangs terrorizing the Arab communities. Recent incidents have resulted in multiple fatalities, with a particularly tragic event occurring in Umm al-Fahm where a man and his son were murdered, contributing to the increasing death toll within the Arab community this year.
So far in 2023, the death toll among the Arab population has reached 48 individuals, with a significant surge in violence noted compared to the previous year, where only 34 persons were killed during the same period. Among the victims this year are young people and even women, with alarming statistics revealing the nature of the violence and the role of Israeli police in exacerbating the situation by not intervening in the actions of these gangs.
Additionally, 2025 alone has seen about 252 victims due to violence and crime in these regions, illustrating a severe escalation and a deepening crisis within the Palestinian community. The lack of law enforcement and accountability from Israeli authorities raises critical questions about the safety and security of individuals living in these areas, suggesting a pattern of systemic neglect affecting Palestinian communities under Israeli control.
