Pro-Palestinian Activists Confront Israeli-Turkish Woman in Istanbul Mall
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS by baba
Pro-Palestinian activists confronted Israeli-Turkish citizen Claudia Medina at Istanbul's Istinye Park mall, shouting anti-Zionist slogans. Police and medical teams responded, and Medina was escorted from the evacuated mall. The incident is under police investigation, and Medina faces social media criticism and a criminal complaint over alleged services to Israeli soldiers.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Pro-Palestinian activists confronted Israeli-Turkish citizen Claudia Medina at an Istanbul mall.
- The activists shouted anti-Zionist slogans at Medina during the incident.
- Police and medical teams responded to the mall, which was subsequently evacuated.
- Medina is accused on social media of providing services to Israeli soldiers.
- A criminal complaint was filed against Medina by a pro-Palestinian group prior to the mall event.
A video circulating on social media shows a confrontation at the Istinye Park mall in Istanbul, where pro-Palestinian activists allegedly attacked Claudia Medina, who holds both Israeli and Turkish citizenship. Reports indicate that approximately 20 to 25 individuals confronted Medina while she was shopping, shouting slogans such as "Down with Zionism!" and "We don't want Zionists in my country."
Police and medical teams were dispatched to the scene following the incident. The mall was evacuated, and Medina was escorted out by security and mall staff. No weapons were reportedly used during the altercation. The police have launched an investigation into the circumstances of the event.
Medina has faced criticism on Turkish social media. Allegations include bringing Israeli tourists to Turkey and providing medical tourism services to Israeli soldiers, including assistance with medical treatment and accommodation arrangements. It has also been claimed that her children serve in the IDF.
Two days prior to the mall incident, on Friday, a pro-Palestinian group filed a criminal complaint against Medina with the Chief in Istanbul.
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