A gunman's brazen attack in central Israel has left one civilian dead and several others wounded, raising concerns about the growing divide between Arab-Israelis and the government.

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The attack, which took place in and around Kochav Yair, a small Israeli settlement near the West Bank city of Qalqilya, has sparked a heated debate about the role of Arab-Israelis in the country's security.

According to the police, the gunman was identified as a 20-year-old resident of Tayibe,a nearby Israeli city mainly populated by Arab citizens of Israel.

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The attack has drawn parallels with a similar incident in Sydney in 2024, where a gunman opened fire at a Jewish community center, killing one and wounding several others.

However, unlike the Sydney attack, which was claimed by a far-right extremist group, the Israeli gunman's motivations remain unclear, with no immediate claim of responsibility from Palestinian militant groups.

President Isaac Herzog has condemned the attack, offering sympathy for the family of the slain vicctim and prayers for a swift recovery for the wounded .

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The second suspect, who was later arrested, made statements suggesting involvement in the attack, but the police have not given details of his alleged role.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has praised the police officers for their actions, but the inciident has raised concerns about the government's handling of Arab-Israeli relations.

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The attack has also sparked a debate about the role of hardline politicians like Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, who has called for a profound change among Israeli Arabs.

Smotrich's comments have been widely criticized, with many accusing him of fueling tensions between Arab-Israelis and the government.

The incident has left many wondering whether the government is doing enough to address the growing divide between Arab-Israelis and the rest of the population.