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WATCH: A Muslim student chose Israel — then her life changed forever
A Turkish Muslim student at Hebrew University describes how publicly supporting Israel and identifying as a Zionist triggered death threats, family estrangement, and exile.
A young Turkish Muslim student came to Israel to study at the Hebrew University.
After publicly supporting Israel following October 7, she says she became a target in Turkey.
In this interview, Turku shares the threats she received, the arrest warrant issued against her, her decision to seek political asylum in Israel, and why she openly calls herself a Zionist despite the risks.
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