Pro-Palestinian Mob Attacks Israeli-Turkish Woman in Istanbul Mall
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
An Israeli-Turkish citizen, Claudia Medina, was attacked by a pro-Palestinian mob at an Istanbul mall on Sunday. The group of 20-25 activists surrounded Medina, shouting accusations and calling her a "terrorist." The incident occurred amid a recent social media campaign against Medina in Turkey, accusing her of supporting Israel. Police intervened, evacuating the mall and safely escorting Medina out, and an investigation has been launched.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- An Israeli-Turkish citizen was attacked by pro-Palestinian activists at an Istanbul mall.
- The mob surrounded Claudia Medina, shouting "terrorist" and "Israel is a murderer."
- The incident involved 20 to 25 activists from the "Freedom Surveillance Platform."
- Medina had recently been targeted by a social media smear campaign in Turkey.
- Police intervened to evacuate the mall and ensure Medina's safe departure.
- Turkish authorities have opened an investigation into the attack.
An Israeli-Turkish citizen, Claudia Medina, experienced a terrifying incident on Sunday at the Istinye shopping mall in Istanbul when a group of pro-Palestinian activists identified her and began to harass and insult her. According to Turkish media reports, Medina was surrounded by the crowd, estimated to be between 20 and 25 activists from an organization called the "Freedom Surveillance Platform." They pointed at her, shouting, "Everyone look here, there is a terrorist here in Istanbul right now!"
Video footage from the scene shows the activists waving Turkish and PLO flags, with some bystanders joining the commotion and chanting against her. The mob yelled, "We don't want Zionists in our country, Israel is a murderer, get out of Turkey."
This incident follows a recent smear campaign against Medina on Turkish social media. She was accused of encouraging Israeli tourism to Istanbul and publicly supporting Israel. Hostile elements also spread claims that her children serve in the IDF and that she provides services to Israeli soldiers visiting Turkey.
The disturbance ended after external intervention. Large police forces and medical teams were called to the mall and decided to evacuate it due to rising tensions. Medina was safely escorted out by mall security and police. Turkish authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.
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