Israeli Influencer Attacked in Istanbul Mall by Pro-Palestinian Activists
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
An Israeli-Turkish citizen, Claudia Medina, was attacked by pro-Palestinian activists at an Istanbul mall on Sunday. Dozens of activists confronted Medina, calling her a "child killer" and accusing her of facilitating services for IDF soldiers in Turkey. The incident followed a social media campaign against her, including accusations of smuggling soldiers and providing them with medical care. Police intervened, and Medina was escorted to safety.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Israeli-Turkish citizen Claudia Medina was attacked by pro-Palestinian activists at an Istanbul mall on Sunday.
- Activists accused Medina of being a "child killer" and not wanting "Zionists in my country."
- The attack followed a social media campaign accusing Medina of smuggling IDF soldiers into Turkey.
- The campaign alleged Medina provided medical services and accommodation to Israeli soldiers in Turkish hospitals.
- A criminal complaint was filed against Medina by a pro-Palestinian group on October 16.
- Medina was escorted to safety by security forces amidst the confrontation.
An Israeli-Turkish citizen, Claudia Medina, was confronted and attacked by pro-Palestinian activists at the Istinyepark mall in Istanbul on Sunday. The confrontation escalated into a physical altercation, prompting the deployment of police and medical teams. Medina was eventually escorted to safety by security personnel amidst threats from dozens of activists.
According to the Turkish news site "Turkey Today," approximately 20 to 25 activists surrounded Medina, blocking her path. They reportedly identified themselves with the "Freedom Watch Platform" and shouted accusations at her, calling her a "child killer" and stating they did not want "Zionists in my country." The verbal dispute quickly intensified, with some individuals approaching Medina and bystanders joining the fray.
The incident followed a social media campaign against Medina, including a translated post from an Islamist organization that leveled severe accusations, threatened hospitals and doctors, and announced a criminal complaint. This post, titled "We Expose the Zionist Network in Istanbul," alleged that Medina was smuggling IDF soldiers into Turkey, providing them with health, tourism, and commercial services, and accommodating them in hotels. It further claimed these soldiers underwent plastic surgery in Turkish hospitals and private clinics.
The post demanded that authorities investigate Medina for offenses including tax evasion, unlicensed services, trade violations with Israel, customs offenses, and smuggling. It also called on the Turkish Ministries of Health and Trade, and the Istanbul Chief to act, threatening protests outside hospitals and clinics treating Israeli soldiers. The publication concluded with an "appreciation for the perpetrators of October 7th" and a call for a "free Palestine."
Medina has been accused on social media of bringing Israeli tourists to Turkey and supporting Israel, with claims that her children serve in the IDF. She frequently posts videos in Hebrew about her shopping experiences in Istanbul. The pro-Palestinian group reportedly filed a criminal complaint with the Istanbul Chief on October 16, two days before the mall incident.
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