Tens of thousands hold anti-Israeli protest in Istanbul December 31, 2023 at 11:16PM

Tens of thousands of protesters marched in Istanbul to rally against Israel's war in Gaza and the killing of Turkish soldiers by Kurdish militants. The rally, organized by a foundation with ties to President Erdogan's son, began after morning prayers at iconic mosques in Istanbul. Protesters waved Turkish and Palestinian flags as they chanted slogans against Israel. Erdogan, a vocal supporter of the Palestinian cause, has accused Israel of state terrorism and compared Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to Adolf Hitler.