Turkish Tourist’s Stabbing Incident Sparks Controversy in Jerusalem: Tradition of Sweet Distribution Raises Questions
Watan-A group of Turks distributed sweets to passersby in front of the Hagia Sophia Mosque in Istanbul, celebrating the Turkish tourist Hasan Skalan, who carried out a stabbing operation in Jerusalem.
Footage showed young people holding a picture of the perpetrator with the words “Martyr of Jerusalem” written on it, along with Palestinian flags, distributing sweets to passersby.
What does the tradition of distributing sweets for the soul of the deceased mean?
It’s worth noting that distributing sweets for the soul of the deceased is an old Turkish tradition. The family of the deceased usually presents a box of chocolates or any kind of sweets during condolences.
The purpose of this gesture is to offer charity for the soul of the deceased and to declare the family’s patience and acceptance of God’s decree.
Ayasofya Meydanı ve çevresinde, Kudüs Şehidimiz Hasan Saklanan ağabey adına ikramda bulunuldu. pic.twitter.com/GKzEnKUbIm
— Open Rafah (@openrefah) April 30, 2024
Israeli soldier stabbed in Jerusalem
The Turkish tourist Hasan Skalan, 34, who entered the West Bank on Monday, carried out a stabbing operation against an Israeli soldier in Jerusalem, and was immediately killed by Israeli occupation forces.
A spokesman for the occupation police said: “On Tuesday afternoon, a policeman was stabbed in the Old City of Jerusalem, leading to the deployment of forces. The suspect in the stabbing was immediately neutralized by police gunfire.”
İstanbul’da #Kudüs Şehidi
Hasan Saklanan hayrına vatandaşlara ikramlarda bulunuldu.Şehadet ‘in kutlu olsun Ey Mücahid
Hesaba Para Geldi #Ankara pic.twitter.com/8CNGPcXATh
— Fatih Erşahin (@FatihErsahin_) April 30, 2024
He added that a police officer was injured in the attack and was quickly transferred for treatment.
