Tensions in central Istanbul, police stop opposition march in support of Palestine

A tense atmosphere was recorded yesterday evening after 7:00 PM in the heart of Istanbul, as supporters of the main Turkish opposition, the Republican People's Party (CHP), attempted to organize a solidarity march with the Palestinian people.

The march, scheduled to end in central Taksim Square, was interrupted by police forces, who set up barricades to prevent protesters from entering the square. Authorities also intervened on the main street of Pera, where the rally was scheduled to start, dispersing the gathering on the grounds that the prefecture had not granted official permission for the protest.

As part of the preventive measures, metro stations leading to the Taksim area were also closed, causing great difficulties for citizens and prompting reactions on social media.

Ozgur Çelik, head of the CHP's Istanbul provincial branch, reacted immediately after the march was banned, stating that the party would take legal action against those who gave the order to declare the rally illegal.

"Citizens have the constitutional right to express their views peacefully. We will seek justice for this blatant violation of democratic rights," Çelik told the media.

The event has sparked debate in public and political opinion in Turkey, bringing attention back to freedom of expression and restrictions on public protests, especially when they are related to international issues such as the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

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