Hundreds of pro-P@lestinian protesters gathered at Istanbul’s Port of Ambarlı on Thursday to oppose the docking of vessels from the Isr@eli shipping company ZIM. The demonstrators, waving P@lestinian flags, chanted, “No Zionism in our ports” as they protested the presence of the Isr@eli ship at the major harbor on the Sea of Marmara.
Although Turkey officially cut trade ties with Isr@el, reports indicate that trade between the two countries still continues, fueling public discontent. Videos shared on social media showed protesters breaking through barricades while chanting anti-Zionist slogans as security guards tried to stop them.
As tensions escalated, a security officer fired warning shots into the air to control the situation. The police soon intervened and prevented protesters from reaching the ZIM containers, bringing the situation under control.
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This demonstration highlights ongoing tensions in Turkey over Isr@eli relations and shows the strong pro-P@lestinian sentiment within the country. The protest also underscores the complexity of current trade and political ties between Turkey and Isr@el.
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