The Islamic State of Turkey has accused Israeli soccer player Sagib Jehezker of daring to refer to the October 7 attack on Israel by Hamas and the immoral act of taking Jews hostage, including infants and women, during a recent match. Deported.
Yehezker, who played in the Turkish domestic league, wrote “100 days 7.10” on the bandage on his left hand during a game on January 14th, and after scoring a goal, he was seen pointing to the words written on his wrist. It was done. . Turkey immediately arrested him and launched an investigation, charging him with “inciting hatred” against Muslims for his on-field stunt.
Sagib Yehezkel arrived at the court in Antalya to testify for the release of the hostages. #FreeSagiv pic.twitter.com/XYtgNiGMs8
— Eli Kowaz (@elikowaz) January 15, 2024
7/10 means October 7th, when Hamas flooded the southern border between Gaza and Israel, killing thousands of Israeli civilians, raping and torturing many, and forcing children and others to sleep in cribs. This is the day he began his reign of terror, killing babies and running away. There were hundreds of hostages, many of whom are still being held captive more than 100 days later.
Turkey's Justice Minister Yilmaz Tunku denounced Ihezker's memorial service as an “ugly act”.
#Israel Soccer player Sagib Yehezkel celebrated his winning goal in a match by making a heart symbol with his hands and saying the words “100 days” to the camera. October 7th” and the Star of David symbol is engraved on the wristband.
He was immediately fired from the team and arrested. pic.twitter.com/mqmzwZZoIL
— Persian Jew (@persianjewess) January 15, 2024
“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 launched a judicial investigation for inciting hatred and hostility among the people,” Tunku said, Reuters reported.
Tunku also attacked Israel for its decision to eradicate and destroy Hamas.
“I condemn the Israeli attack on the Gaza Strip, which has committed crimes against humanity and committed genocide with disregard for children, women, young and old, for more than 100 days. We, the oppressed Palestinians, We will continue to stand by our side,” Tunku said.
Antalyaspor Club soon Paused Yehezker criticized the act of defiance, saying in a statement that the player “acted against the sensitivities of Antalya, Antalyaspor and our country.” era of israel report.
Ehezkel was eventually released from detention, but was also ordered to be deported to Israel. He is now safely back in Israel.
Hapoel Be'er Sheva celebrates after scoring a 2-on-2 goal with his teammates during the UEFA Conference League match between Villarreal CF and Hapoel Be'er Sheva at the Ciutat de Valencia Stadium on October 27, 2022. Sagib Jehezkel (Jose Miguel Fernandez/Null Photo via Getty Images)
Following the deportation, Israeli Foreign Minister Yisrael Katz accused Turkish officials in Ankara of a “deep dictatorship.” At the same time, Defense Minister Yoav Galant said the ungrateful Turks were acting as an “enforcement arm” of Hamas.
“The scandalous arrest of soccer player Sagib Yehezker is an expression of hypocrisy and ingratitude. Through its actions, Turkey is acting as the enforcement arm of Hamas,” Galan said in a post on X.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir also condemned Turkey, saying, “Turkey is acting in a manner similar to Nazism against Israeli athletes and against anything that smells of Israeli-ness.'' He's a Nazi.”
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