# Crime Wave

Domestic Instability: Israel’s Spiking Crime Wave Ignites Political Backlash Against National Security Leadership

Recent fatal incidents in Afula and Haifa have intensified public outcry over a rampant crime wave in Israel. Senior officials, including National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Justice Minister Yariv Levin, are facing sharp criticism for their failure to address systemic law enforcement and judicial vacancies.