Arabic version: زيادة في قتل المواطنين الفلسطينيين في إسرائيل

More than 140 Palestinian citizens of Israel have been killed so far this year, a 12 percent increase from the same period in 2025, according to data cited by AFP from the Abraham Initiatives, an organisation that promotes coexistence between Jewish and Arab communities. This data highlights a worrying trend in violence affecting the community.

The deaths have been linked largely to criminal gangs, family feuds, widespread access to firearms and what many community members describe as inadequate police enforcement. According to Middle East Eye, if the current pace continues, the number of killings could surpass the record 252 deaths recorded in 2025.

Palestinian citizens make up about 21 percent of Israel’s population of 10.2 million people. Community leaders have repeatedly accused Israeli authorities of failing to adequately investigate the violence.