Diplomats visit central Israel home hit by Gaza rocket, reiterate support for Israel's right to defend itself against terrorism; Italian lawmakers hold up Israeli flags in parliament as sign of support
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On Saturday, the Arab mayors met to discuss their concerns, concluding that immediate steps to fight organized crime and promote and fund various anti-violence programs must be introduced. According to sources on the council, some of the demands also involve support for municipalities, but most of the emphasis is on practical plans that will lead to a greater sense of personal security in Arab communities.
The meeting with Netanyahu was finalized on Wednesday, while anger and frustration on the part of the mayors is said to have grown after a resident of Umm al-Fahm was shot to death on Friday.