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Recent events in Istanbul have raised concerns for Jewish and Israeli travelers. On December 21, 2025, a group of Jews was attacked en route to a Hanukkah candle lighting at Neve Shalom Synagogue, with protesters shouting antisemitic slogans and demanding they leave the country. Additionally, on February 23, 2026, a blood libel-style installation n...
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An attacker with ties to a terrorist organization was killed in a gunfight outside the Israeli consulate in Istanbul.
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jta.org
19 hours ago
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An Israeli-Turkish dual national was arrested in Istanbul for past service in the IDF, held under house arrest until diplomatic pressure secured her release.
Source:
timesofisrael.com
Feb 26, 2026
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