Israeli police detain 6 Turkish nationals in Jerusalem

Police confirm detention of Turks without providing reason for move

By Eshat Firat

JERUSALEM (AA) - Israeli police on Friday detained six Turkish nationals who had been visiting Jerusalem’s iconic Al-Aqsa Mosque, eyewitnesses said.

The six Turks were stopped by police while leaving the mosque after performing Friday prayers, according to witnesses.

The six were reportedly taken to the David Police Center near the Jaffa Gate (Bab al-Khalil) in Jerusalem’s Old City district.

Israeli police have since confirmed the detention of several Turkish citizens without providing a reason for the move.

Turkey’s embassy in Tel Aviv and its consulate in Jerusalem say they are closely following the issue.

Kaynak:

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