Turkey Cancels Maxim Galkin Concert Over Pro-Israel Stance
Translated & summarized from Cursorinfo by baba
Russian artist Maxim Galkin's concert in Istanbul, scheduled for October 25, was canceled by Turkish authorities due to his pro-Israel stance and decision to remain in the country after the October 7 Hamas attacks. The Istanbul Governor's Office cited public order and safety as reasons for the ban, which followed a campaign by activist groups. Galkin had publicly supported Israel and stated his intention to stay there with his family.
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- Maxim Galkin's Istanbul concert was canceled by Turkish authorities on October 25.
- The cancellation followed a campaign against Galkin's pro-Israel statements and decision to stay in Israel.
- The Istanbul Governor's Office cited public order and safety as reasons for the ban.
- Galkin had publicly supported Israel after the October 7 Hamas attacks.
- Activist groups, including "October 7," campaigned for the concert's prohibition.
A concert by Russian comedian and singer Maxim Galkin, scheduled for October 25 in Istanbul, has been canceled by the Istanbul Governor's Office. The decision followed a campaign by Turkish organizations and activists who demanded the show's prohibition due to Galkin's public support for Israel and his decision to remain in the country after the October 7 Hamas attacks. Official reasons cited for the cancellation were public order and safety concerns. Organizers stated the ban was imposed by state authorities and was not their decision.
The campaign against Galkin, who moved to Israel with his family in 2022, intensified after his statements following the October 7 Hamas massacre. He had publicly declared "Israel will win," expressed condolences to victims' families, supported the release of hostages, and affirmed Israel's right to self-defense. Galkin also mentioned his willingness to defend Israel if militarily trained and participated in donating blood for the wounded.
Activists, including the anti-Israel group "October 7," accused Galkin of being a pro-Israel comedian and threatened protests at the venue. Ozcan Beylan, head of the music media project MüzikOnair, also appealed to authorities to cancel the concert. Galkin posted a statement from the organizers on Instagram, confirming the cancellation was legally impossible despite their efforts and apologizing to ticket holders.
Galkin has consistently stated his conscious decision to stay in Israel with his family, despite having the option to leave.
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