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İstinyePark Mall

Protest against Klodya Medina at İstinyePark mall; police dispatched

Pro-Palestinian activists protested dual citizen Klodya Medina at the İstinyePark mall in Sarıyer. No weapons or knives were used, and police and medical teams were sent to the area.

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In a mall corridor, a blonde woman with her back to the camera faces a woman in a maroon headscarf and coat.
Social media footage related to the incident at İstinyePark mall. Photo: Bora Haber

Pro-Palestinian activists protested Klodya Medina, described as a dual citizen, at the İstinyePark mall in Istanbul's Sarıyer district. It was learned that no weapons or knives were used. Police and medical teams were dispatched to the mall following a report.

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According to the information obtained, a verbal argument first broke out between a group of about 20-25 people and Medina. As the argument escalated, some people reportedly moved toward the woman, and bystanders then also became involved. An inquiry into the incident was launched.

Mall evacuated

After the tension, the mall was reportedly evacuated, and Medina was escorted out by security guards. Security measures were increased following the protest.

Background to the protest

Medina has reportedly been criticized for some time on the grounds that she brings Israeli tourists to Türkiye and supports Israel. Claims have also been made that she provided health tourism and other services in Türkiye to members of the Israeli army. These claims have not been verified.

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