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Traffic deaths in Arab community rise 19%
In 2026, there was a significant increase in road traffic fatalities within the Arab community in Israel, with the number of victims reaching 134 since the beginning of the year. This represents an increase of nearly 19% compared to the same period last year. Disproportionately, Arabs constitute about 20% of the population but account for approximately 39% of road deaths. Most of these fatalities occur on intercity roads, particularly in Arab towns. The 15 to 24 age group leads in these deaths, with 50 victims among them, including a significant number of children and young people. This situation reflects the failure of government policies to improve road safety and underscores the urgent need to adopt a comprehensive national plan to address the safety crisis and reduce the threat posed by road accidents in the Arab community.
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