Israel Police Recruitment: Muslim Numbers Fall Sharply Under Ben-Gvir As Overall Police Hiring Rises

Recruitment of Arab citizens, particularly Muslims, Christians, and Bedouins, has declined sharply within the Israel Police during Itamar Ben-Gavir's four-year tenure as National Security Minister. This trend occurs despite an overall increase in total police recruitment, raising concerns about the representation of Arab citizens, who make up one-fifth of the population.