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Turkish Activist Starts New Life in Israel Amid Legal Threats and Economic Hardship
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First reported by N12 · Jul 5, 2026
What happened
Turku Avci, a Turkish activist supporting Israel, seeks asylum and launches a crowdfunding campaign after facing legal threats and economic hardship in Israel.
- 01Turku Avci fled Turkey to support Israel and now seeks political asylum in Israel.
- 02Her student visa expired, leaving her unable to work or access healthcare.
- 03Erdoğan's government accuses her of insulting the president and supporting Israel.
- 04Social media harassment endangered her family still in Turkey.
- 05She launched a crowdfunding campaign to cover basic living costs and advance her media career.
- 06Avci remains committed to Israel despite isolation and lack of family support.
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