Leaders in the Arab Israeli community are calling on people to turn out en masse in Tel Aviv this weekend for a march against the ongoing wave of violent crime plaguing Arab society.

The so-called “Black Flag” march was called by the High Follow-Up Committee for Arab Citizens of Israel in a bid to ramp up pressure on the government and force politicians to address the issue.

Marchers carrying black flags are expected to kick off the demonstration Saturday at 6 p.m. outside the Tel Aviv Museum, then continue to Habima Square, where a rally will take place.

Though organized by the High Follow-Up Committee, the demonstration has received support from Jewish-led protest movements, as well as NGOs and civil society organizations.

In a statement, the High Follow-Up Committee said the march will take place amid “a dangerous escalation in crime, violence and extortion within the Arab community,” following the violent deaths of 25 Arab citizens in homicides........

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