The Knesset is currently preparing to pass the Law to Expand the Means to Combat Criminal Organizations, which would give Ben Gvir, as national security minister, the sole authority to use anti-terrorism tactics in the fight against domestic crime. This would amount to a remarkable expansion of his powers, which he is almost certain to use against — not for the benefit of — Arab citizens.

“If this law had passed before October 7,” Handaqlu suggested, “perhaps the minister would have declared the entire Arab society a terrorist organization.”

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