Israeli Soccer Player Arrested, Released in Turkey Over Gaza War Message

Sagiv Jehezkel faced investigation for 'inciting hatred' after showing solidarity with Israeli hostages held by Hamas, sparking outrage in Israel.

Israeli soccer player Sagiv Jehezkel was arrested in Turkey after displaying a message during a match that showed solidarity with Israeli hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.
Jehezkel, who plays for the Turkish club Antalyaspor, had the message '100 Days 7.10' written on his wristband, referring to the 100 days since the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7.
Following the incident, Jehezkel was suspended from his team and faced an investigation by Turkish authorities for 'inciting people to hatred and hostility'.
Jehezkel was released from custody and is expected to return to Israel. His actions sparked outrage in Israel, with officials condemning Turkey's actions.
Turkey has been a vocal critic of Israel's military response to the Hamas attacks, with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan repeatedly describing Israel as a 'terrorist state'.