Arab localities in Israel includes all population centers with a 50% or higher Arab population in the State of Israel. East Jerusalem and Golan Heights are not internationally recognized parts of Israel proper but have been included in this list. The city of Acre has an Arab minority of approximately 25%, while its Old City is 95% Arab. While Arabs constitute 10% of Haifa's total population, they make up 70% of Lower Haifa's residents. The central cities of Lod and Ramla each have Arab populations of 20%.
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