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'One Big Show for the Minister'

Senior Israel Police Officer Labels Ben-Gvir's Participation in Raid a Publicity Stunt

Despite the operation's lawful intent, it yielded minimal results, with one unrelated arrest. The incident comes amid escalating violence in Arab Israeli communities, with a significant increase in murders compared to previous years, sparking protests and demands for a state inquiry

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Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir shared a video of himself joining a police raid on Wednesday, in an operation that was later described by one officer as "one big show for the minister." The raid, which produced few results, drew criticism from a senior police official who suggested the move was a publicity stunt, following soaring crime rates in the Arab community.

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