Palestinian citizens in Israel seek government action on crime

Ali Zbeedat, a shopkeeper from Sakhnin, Israel, closed his businesses due to threats from criminal gangs, sparking protests against organized crime in Palestinian communities. The lack of government support has led to poverty and high unemployment rates among Palestinian citizens of Israel, creating fertile ground for criminal activity. The historical neglect of these communities has allowed criminal networks to thrive, with the recent protests shedding light on the issue and garnering widespread support from both Palestinian and Jewish Israelis.

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