The unusual immigrant
It was while studying at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem that Turku Avci’s world turned upside down exactly three years ago, following the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas-led attack on southern Israel. The 28-year-old Turkish Muslim…
Assessment
A Turkish Muslim student's shock at global reactions to the Oct. 7 attack reveals a deep divide between firsthand experience and social media narratives. Her shift from a secular left-wing background to embracing Israel signals a personal transformation. Watch whether her story reshapes discourse among similarly positioned international students.