After Hakim Ziyech.. Ben Gvir attacks Turkish actor Gorkem Sevindik for his solidarity with prisoners

The extremist Israeli National Security Minister, Itamar Ben Gvir, launched a scathing attack on the famous Turkish actor Gorkem Sevindik, known for his character 'Kadir Baba' in the series 'Eşref Reya'. This attack came after the Turkish artist publicly expressed his criticism of the Israeli Knesset's approval of a law allowing the execution of Palestinian prisoners in occupation prisons, which provoked the ire of right-wing circles in Tel Aviv.

Ben Gvir appeared in a circulating video on social media platforms addressing Sevindik in a sarcastic tone, considering that the Turkish actor is detached from reality and lives in a dramatic atmosphere. The Israeli minister affirmed in his statements his intention to proceed with implementing execution policies against those he described as 'terrorists', stressing that the conflict in the region does not accept compromises from his extremist point of view.

For his part, the Turkish actor Gorkem Sevindik did not back down from his position, as media sources quoted him as confirming that what he published represents 'a purely humanitarian reaction' to a moral issue that emotionally moved him. Sevindik explained that his sympathy for people sentenced to death stems from his principles that reject injustice anywhere in the world, noting that threats to boycott his artistic works are of no importance to him when it comes to speaking the truth.

This confrontation comes amid escalating legal tension within the Israeli Knesset, which approved by a majority of 62 members the prisoner execution bill submitted by the 'Jewish Power' party. This controversial law aims to tighten the grip on Palestinian detainees, whose number currently exceeds 9,600 prisoners, including hundreds of children and women who suffer harsh conditions inside detention centers.

Ben Gvir's attack on Sevindik is not an isolated incident, but rather comes within a series of attacks that have targeted international and Arab celebrities, the latest of whom was the Moroccan star Hakim Ziyech. Ziyech was subjected to a similar Israeli incitement campaign after his explicit declaration of support for the Palestinian cause and his criticism of unjust laws, which prompted Moroccan political forces to declare their official solidarity with him in the face of Israeli threats.

These debates reflect the Israeli concern about the growing international solidarity with the rights of the Palestinian people, especially among influential figures in Arab and Islamic societies. While the Israeli government continues to push its extremist legislation, global voices condemning these measures are increasing, considering them a blatant violation of international conventions and fundamental human rights.

Perhaps you live in a Turkish series, but we live here in Israel. Either us, or death to the terrorists.