Criminal networks in Negev, Galilee tighten grip on Israel’s economy, infrastructure
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Source: The Jerusalem Post
Published: 2026-05-16 17:18 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Business, Crime & Justice, Transport, Middle East, Economy & Finance, World News, Business & Economy, Crime & Justice
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Yoel Zilberman, CEO and founder of Shomer HaHadash, has issued a stark warning about what he calls a severe loss of state control in the Negev and Galilee, claiming that criminal organizations no longer operate on the margins but now directly influence Israel’s economy, infrastructure, and personal security.
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