Israeli woman attacked in Istanbul mall
Dozens of pro-Palestinian rioters attack Turkish-Israeli woman in Istanbul mall, verbally abusing her before turning physical; police investigate.
On Sunday, a pro-Palestinian mob attacked Israeli-Turkish citizen Kloyda Medina Halfon while she was shopping in Istanbul's Istinyepark mall. The footage shows Halfon trying to evade the mob, as Turkish and Palestinian flags were unfurled and insults were shouted at her. The attackers accused her, falsely, of providing medical care and accommodation to Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers.
Turkish security personnel quickly stepped in and escorted Halfon out of the mall. The pro-Palestinian group, 7 Ekim Hareketi, which translates to "October 7 attacks," accused Halfon of violating custom regulations by hosting IDF soldiers under the guise of health tourism. They filed a criminal complaint against her with the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office.
The Turkish Foreign Ministry condemned the incident, calling it "disgraceful and unacceptable" and criticizing Turkey for giving a safe haven to terrorists. Halfon, a local born and raised in Istanbul, acknowledged encountering instances of antisemitism in the city, including being told "You're Israelis, so we won't serve you."
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