Kafr Manda:Jerusalem Israeli opposition leader Yair Golan has accused caretaker Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of neglecting Arab citizens' safety after a grenade attack resulted in the death of a woman and injuries to three others in northern Israel.

According to Anadolu Agency – English, Golan, leader of The Democrats party, expressed his criticism on the social media platform X, highlighting that the Netanyahu government's policies have left Arab communities vulnerable to criminal activities. He cited the appointment of Itamar Ben-Gvir as national security minister as a move that empowered criminal organizations, posing a nationwide threat.

The incident occurred in Kafr Manda, an Arab town in the Galilee, where a grenade was thrown at a sweets shop. The attack resulted in the death of Lina Qassem Zidan, 51, and injuries to two people in their 50s and another individual. The Israeli media reported that the assault was likely targeted, intending to harm a specific person by attacking a shop owned by his relative.

The death of Zidan marks the 200th homicide in Israel's Arab communities this year, including the deaths of 20 women. Residents reported a pattern of violence involving shootings and grenade attacks, with no arrests made so far. Golan has vowed to form a government focused on personal security for all citizens, Jews and Arabs alike.

Gadi Eisenkot, tasked with forming the next government, also criticized Netanyahu for what he described as a campaign that delegitimizes Arab citizens, who represent over 20% of Israel's population. Eisenkot has until early December to form a government following the recent elections where his party, Yashar, received substantial support.