Jamal Hakrush began his new job as deputy commissioner yesterday (April 14). In most countries or cities, that wouldn’t be a big deal. But Hakrush is an Israeli Arab and it’s the highest rank ever attained by a Muslim in the Israeli police force. Hakrush’s first major initiative will focus on stemming the flow illegal…

via For the first time, Israel’s police has promoted a Muslim to its most senior ranks — Quartz