Zionist teams accused of stealing historical artifact during Turkey’s earthquake
ANKARA, Feb. 07 (YPA) – The controversy has resurfaced over allegations that Zionist teams entered Turkey under the guise of humanitarian relief and were involved in the theft of a historical artifact from the city of Antioch, coinciding with the anniversary of the February 6, 2023 earthquakes.
The renewed discussion has raised fresh questions about the potential exploitation of humanitarian disasters for undisclosed agendas.
The revival of these claims has come alongside commemorations of the devastating earthquakes that claimed tens of thousands of lives in Turkey.
At the time, accusations emerged that some teams arriving from the occupation entity exploited the post-disaster chaos to carry out acts of theft while operating in affected areas.
Following the disaster, search and rescue teams from around the world poured into the impacted regions. However, media reports indicated that certain Zionist elements attempted to pursue objectives unrelated to humanitarian assistance.
According to circulating information, these teams initially sought to enter Turkish territory while armed, a move rejected by Turkish authorities, who later allowed their entry only after the weapons were removed.
Subsequent reports alleged that members of these teams were involved in thefts in Antioch, most notably the disappearance of a rare historical scroll known as the Sefer Esther, which had been preserved in the city’s synagogue.
Media accounts claimed the artifact was smuggled out of Turkey to the occupation entity, taking advantage of the security breakdown that followed the earthquake.
Observers argue that, if substantiated, the incident would represent a stark example of exploiting humanitarian catastrophes to advance hidden agendas.
They note that revisiting the case on the earthquake’s anniversary is unlikely to be coincidental, underscoring the need for vigilance toward humanitarian narratives that may be misused at times when saving lives and safeguarding cultural heritage should be the sole priority.
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