Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan condemned a cartoon depicting prophets Muhammad and Moses as a vile provocation, inciting outrage among religious conservatives. The cartoon, published following a conflict between Israel and Iran, allegedly showed the prophets shaking hands in a wartime scene. Following this, four cartoonists were arrested. Critics described the illustration as Islamophobic, while the magazine LeMan apologized for any offense caused, asserting their intent was misinterpreted. Erdogan stated respect for sacred values is paramount and vowed to protect them through law, claiming the cartoon insulted the prophets.
Erdogan condemned a cartoon depicting prophets Muhammad and Moses as a vile provocation, amplifying outrage among religious conservatives and leading to four cartoonists' arrests.
The cartoon, published after a conflict between Israel and Iran, portrayed Muhammad and Moses shaking hands amidst a scene of wartime violence, generating significant backlash.
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