‘Israeli’ woman detained in Istanbul for insulting Erdogan, Palestine

• An ‘Israeli’ woman, identified as Avivit Amber, has been detained in Istanbul for over 10 days for allegedly insulting the Turkish flag, President Erdoğan, and Palestine during an incident in Taksim Square.
• ‘Israel’s’ Foreign Ministry is managing the case through its Consular Affairs Division and is working behind the scenes to secure her release amid high diplomatic tension between Turkey and ‘Israel’.

An ‘Israeli’ woman has been detained in Istanbul, Turkey, for over 10 days following her arrest on charges related to insults against Erdogan and Palestine.

The incident occurred in the city's central Taksim Square, where she was apprehended by local police.

This detention has drawn attention amid heightened tensions between ‘Israel’ and Turkey, particularly concerning the ongoing assault on Gaza.

According to reports, the woman was taken into custody after images circulated on Turkish social media depicting a police officer escorting her in handcuffs.

She remains in a police station in Istanbul.

The allegations against her include insulting the Turkish flag, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, and Palestine.

Identified on social media as Avivit Amber, the woman was traveling alone at the time of her arrest.

Her family has been informed of the situation, and ‘Israeli’ efforts are reportedly underway behind the scenes to secure her release, according to Hebrew media.

‘Israel's’ Foreign Ministry has acknowledged the case and confirmed that it is being managed by its Consular Affairs Division.