Turks Demand Cancellation of Galkin Concert Over Israel Support
In Turkey, there are calls to cancel Maxim Galkin's concert in Istanbul.
Consensus
- Turkish activists are calling for the cancellation of Maxim Galkin's scheduled concert in Istanbul.
- The activists are objecting to Galkin's public support for the Israeli military's actions in Gaza.
- Galkin has lived in Israel for several years.
- The activists have submitted formal appeals to the Turkish Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Ministry of Culture, and Istanbul's administration.
- Local residents are reportedly supportive of the activists' demands.
- The concert is scheduled for October 25.
Points of divergence
- Galkin has publicly characterized a deceased Israeli special forces fighter as a hero. — riamo
- Galkin is recognized as a foreign agent in Russia. — riamo
- Galkin visited Turkey for the first time in September with his wife Alla Pugacheva. — vesti
Coverage (3 sources)
- Shot: In Turkey demanded to cancel Galinka concert due to support for Israel — Вечерняя Москва
- In Turkey, they demand cancellation of Galikin concert due to support for Israeli army — РИАМО
- In Turkey, they demand the cancellation of Maxim Galkin's concert in Istanbul — Вести