An Israeli soccer player is being investigated in Turkey on suspicion of supporting his country's war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip and “inciting hatred and hostility among the people,” Turkish authorities announced on Sunday.
Sagib Yehezker (28), who plays for Antalyaspor in the Turkish Super Lig, scored a goal in the 68th minute of the match against Trabzonspor. He then pointed to his wrist, where it read, “100 days. 7.10.” Hamas launched a large-scale terrorist attack against Israel on the same day.
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Sagiv Yehezkel pointed to his wrist, which read: “100 days. 7.10.” Hamas launched a large-scale terrorist attack against Israel on the same day. (Ahmad Mora/DeFodi Images via Getty Images/File)
However, Ihezkel's attitude was vilified.
“Antalya's Chief Prosecutor's Office has issued a statement against Israeli footballer Sagiv Yehezkel for his ugly gesture in support of Israeli genocide in Gaza after scoring a goal in the Antalyaspor vs. Trabzonspor Super Lig match. We have opened a judicial investigation for 'inciting hatred and hostility among the people,''' Turkish Justice Minister Yilmaz Tunku said, Reuters reported.
Tunku added that he condemned Israel's retaliation against Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
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“I condemn the Israeli attack on the Gaza Strip, which has committed crimes against humanity and committed genocide against children, women, young and old alike, in the Gaza Strip for more than 100 days. I will continue to be close to you.” , according to Israel National News.
Antalyaspor's Sagib Yehezker in action during the Turkish Super League match against Fenerbahce at Urker Sukur Saraçoglu Stadium in Istanbul on September 17, 2023. (Ahmad Molla/Defodi Images via Getty Images)
Turkey opposes Israel's retaliation against Hamas, and President Tayyip Erdogan called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “no different from Hitler.”
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said this month that Turkey is committed to an “active” role in the post-war Gaza Strip.
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“They are also leveraging their ties, influence and relationships with some important actors in the region and some key countries to de-escalate the conflict and do whatever they can to prevent the escalation of the conflict. “I think we're prepared to take steps,” Blinken said. “…It's clear that they have a common interest with us in terms of doing just that, and I'm confident from these conversations that they will make every effort possible. .”
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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