Last week, tens of thousands took to the streets in Sakhnin after a shooting at a local supermarket highlighted the growing crisis of violence and threats facing Arab communities in Israel.

The protest began with a dramatic decision by Ali Zbidat, owner of a local supermarket chain, who shut down his businesses indefinitely after repeated shootings and threats against his family. His message — “Our children’s blood is allowed” — struck a nerve and quickly turned into a mass movement.