What happened to Israeli soccer player Sagiv Jehezkel?

Israeli soccer player Sagiv Jehezkel was placed under investigation in Turkey for inciting public hatred after dedicating a goal in support of Israel against Hamas during a match.

Jehezkel pointed to a message written on a bandage on his wrist reading "100 days. 07/10." after scoring, referencing the 100 days since a Hamas attack on Israel and the number of Israeli hostages held in Gaza.

The investigation brought widespread international attention and political comments, with protests and reactions from both Israeli and Turkish officials.

Jehezkel's club, Antalyaspor, initiated his exclusion from the squad and canceled his contract due to the perceived anti-national values gesture.

Turkish Justice Minister announced a judicial investigation into the act, which was met with condemnation by Israeli politicians.

Another Israeli player, Eden Karzev, faced disciplinary action from his club, Basaksehir, for a related social media post.

Turkish officials released Jehezkel and he returned to Israel, though legal processes regarding his actions are ongoing in Turkey.

The events surfaced amidst strained Israel-Turkey relations, compounded by Turkey's historical opposition to Israeli policies and support for Palestine.

The incident might deteriorate Israel-Turkey relations, which have been tense historically due to political disagreements, primarily over the Palestinian issue.

Israeli officials called for international sports organizations to act against Turkey’s blending of politics and threats against athletes.

The situation elevated international awareness of the hostages held by Hamas for over 100 days.

This event could affect the attitudes of international athletes playing in foreign leagues, stirring debate on freedom of expression versus local sensitivities.

Jehezkel's personal comments explaining his intentions during police questioning are reported in differing manners, with some emphasizing a peaceful intent to call for the end of war ([ynet](mechon-mamre.org)).

The exact interpretation of Jehezkel's gesture seems to be interpreted differently between Turkish and Israeli sides, contributing to varying reports on the intent and implications.

Some reports imply direct support for military actions by Israel, while others interpret it as a call to end the conflict and bring attention to the hostages.

The status of Jehezkel's contract with Antalyaspor is unclear, as Turkish media claim immediate dismissal, whereas it seems the contract still stands and legal proceedings are to follow.