Soccer player briefly detained in Turkiye for pro-Israel message on field; Tel Aviv fumes

Israeli soccer player Sagiv Jehezkel was detained and suspended by his club in Turkey for displaying a message of support for Israel during a game. Turkish society, sympathetic to the Palestinian cause, expressed outrage. Jehezkel was released and returned to Israel, while Antalyaspor suspended him and initiated termination proceedings. Other Israeli players in the Turkish league also faced disciplinary actions. His gesture spread quickly on social media, stirring outrage. Turkish society is broadly sympathetic to the Palestinian cause.