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I Said I Was a Zionist - Now I Can’t Go Home | Turku Avci
In this episode of The Western Spirit, Turkish student and political activist Turku Avci shares her extraordinary personal story after publicly declaring support for Israel — a decision that changed her life overnight.After speaking out as a Muslim who supports Israel and Zionism, Turku became the target of massive backlash in Turkey, facing online harassment, public accusations, and threats that now prevent her from safely returning home.In this powerful conversation, Turku explains what happened after October 7, how Turkish media portrays Israel, and why expressing pro-Israel views has…
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