Four days ago, Prime Minister Netanyahu convened the secondary committee for issues related to crime in the Arab society and decided that the Shabak (Israel Security Agency) would assist the Israeli police in enforcement. Today (Sunday), at the request of the head of the Shabak, an agreement was reached for a meeting with the heads of the Arab authorities, during which they will be assured that they will receive the funds for addressing crime.
The Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben Gvir, will not attend the meeting, as he stated in closed discussions that it is not his role.
Minister Ben Gvir on the meeting with the Arab authorities: "It is not my job"
Minister Ben Gvir in closed discussions: "I don't like the initiative of the head of the Shabak. I don't think we need to come to the heads of the Arab authorities like beggars. They should have been the first to understand that this money is strengthening criminal organizations that primarily harm their children and residents. They must establish mechanisms of control and supervision over this money." The minister emphasized at the end of his remarks, "In any case, it is not within my duties as Minister of National Security to commit to transferring funds."
