Midnight Express: General Do's, and Especially Do Not Do - In Turkey | Israel today

The arrest of Natalie and the Oknin rebels, whether political or not, has made headlines over the legal and perceptual gaps between Turkey and Israel.

While in Turkey the detention is almost unreviewed, mainly because in their perception "a prohibited facility was filmed and therefore the two were arrested" - in Israel it is difficult to understand the meaning of detention.

Therefore, in cooperation between "Israel Today" and the Turkish lawyer who is also an Israeli citizen, Betsy Penso, we present to you and therefore the rules of do, and especially do not do - in Turkey.

"Beyond photographing illicit facilities, which now understand in Israel the importance that Turkey attaches to the issue - I strongly recommend avoiding photographs that could be interpreted as disrespecting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan," explains Adv. Panso.

Natalie and Oknin rebels led by Istanbul court / Photo: Takvim

"On a broader level, under the Turkish constitution, the good name of the nation's symbols - ie the president, the father of the nation Ataturk and other senior figures such as the president of the Supreme Court - must not be harmed. It is a forbidden thing. "

At the tourism level, Adv. Panso adds that it is important to know that bottles of alcohol of any kind are not allowed on the street, and that alcoholic beverages are not allowed to be purchased in Turkey after 22:00. D. Flashlight.

"However, it is permissible to drink the beverages - wine, beer, etc. - only inside the businesses."

Natalie and the Oknin rebels, Photo: Courtesy of the family

Regarding the dress codes in Turkey, the Turkish-Israeli lawyer explains that there is no law that determines how women will dress on the street, but, she says, "It is very important to enter religious sites in a way that respects the place.

Even if a tourist enters a mosque she must wear a head covering.

And of course, anyone who enters the mosques - without exception - must take off his shoes before entering. "

At the same time, an issue less familiar to Israelis is the importance of the flag in Turkish culture.

"If a tourist sees a Turkish flag, my recommendation is that he not even touch it," says Adv. Panso.

"Such incidents could be interpreted as hurting the Turkish nation."