Arab Muslims are being quietly sidelined. In 2025, less than 0.3% of new Israeli police recruits were Muslim; despite Muslims making up 18% of the population. Why? After National Security Minister Ben-Gvir took office, he scrapped an affirmative action policy that helped Arab candidates join, even if they scored lower on military aptitude tests or didn’t speak fluent Hebrew. Today, the force is growing; but only because Jewish hires are surging. Arab communities see rising violence and shrinking representation. And the government’s response? “You’ll keep talking; we’ll keep working.” Sounds like progress, but whose progress? If you’re in a government job or preparing for one; ask yourself: who’s really being included? And who’s being left behind?