10 May 2021 | 10:22 PM UTC
Turkey: Large anti-Israel protests taking place in several cities nationwide early May 11
FLASH: Large anti-Israel protests taking place in several cities across Turkey early May 11. Avoid all demonstrations.
Event
Large protests have broken out in several cities across Turkey early May 11 in response to recent Israeli airstrikes on Hamas positions in the Gaza Strip. Preliminary information indicates that large crowds have marched to the Israeli embassy in Ankara, the Israeli consulate in Istanbul, and the US consulate in Adana. Related gatherings are also taking place in Afionkarahisar, Burdur, Ordu, Bayburt, and Nigde.
This is a developing situation; additional information will be issued as warranted.
Advice
Avoid all demonstrations. Heed the instructions of local security personnel.
