Hundreds of Police Carry Out Targeted Raids in Arab Communities in Continued Fight Against Violent Crime

Jerusalem, 26 november, 2025 (TPS-IL) — The Israel Police on Wednesday carried out an enforcement operation against businesses linked to criminal organizations in the northern Arab towns of Tayibe, Tira, and Kalansuwa. The operation was part of Israel’s ongoing fight against violent and organized crime in its Arab communities and included raiding dozens of compounds and businesses and targeted financial enforcement.

“This is a large-scale economic enforcement operation aimed at combating organized crime, strengthening governance, and improving the public’s sense of security,” said the police.

The operation moved to the overt phase this morning, following a covert and prolonged preparation phase, which included gathering evidence and findings indicating suspicions of criminal and economic offenses.

Hundreds of regular police officers and police special force, together with representatives of dozens of different authorities, operated in the field, in “coordinated and synchronized enforcement, while utilizing the full extent of the authorities and capabilities,” said the police.