February 2, 2026
An Israeli woman has been detained in Istanbul for over 10 days
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An Israeli woman has been detained for more than 10 days in Istanbul, Turkey.
She is suspected of publicly insulting Turkey.
The Turks claim that she harmed the image of President Erdogan and the 'State of Palestine'.
A video from Taksim Square in Istanbul shows the arrest.
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Police officers took her to a police station. Her family is aware of the matter.
In the past, there have been similar arrests of Israelis, but they were released. But today, Israel's relations with Turkey are in a bad state.
The Israeli Foreign Ministry says they are aware of the case. They are working with Turkey to release the Israeli woman.