07.04.2026 19:20
Famous actor Görkem Sevindik, who reached an international fan base with the series "Eşref Rüya," ignited a major controversy in Israel with his social media post aimed at drawing attention to the humanitarian drama in Palestine. Sevindik made a strong statement regarding the situation of Palestinian prisoners and death sentences, which drew reactions from social media users in Israel, where his series is quite popular. Israelis launched a boycott campaign against the series and the famous actor.
With the character Kadir Baba he portrays in the series "Eşref Rüya," Görkem Sevindik has increased his fan base significantly, and his emotional and harsh post regarding Palestinian prisoners has caused a great stir in Israel. In the country where the series is popular, Israeli viewers reacted to the actor and decided to boycott the production.
Breaking his silence with a statement on his social media account, the famous actor Görkem Sevindik drew attention to the humanitarian crisis in Palestine and the situation of the prisoners. Sevindik's statements, especially regarding child prisoners and the anticipated death sentences, quickly ignited an international debate.
"IF WE ARE NOT GOING TO SHOW OUR HUMANITY TODAY, WHEN WILL WE?"
Görkem Sevindik expressed great opposition to the approval of the death penalty law targeting Palestinian prisoners. The famous actor included the following striking data and call in his post:
"The execution of 12,000 Palestinian prisoners has been approved. Among them, 4,000 are children... A total of 400,000 Palestinians have been martyred over 78 years for wanting to live in their homeland and defending their occupied lands. Now, in front of the world, 12,000 people will be executed. If humanity does not rise today, when will it rise? Please do not remain silent, share."
BOYCOTT CAMPAIGN FROM ISRAEL
Sevindik's post was met with backlash in Israel, where the series "Eşref Rüya," in which he plays Kadir Baba, has a large fan base. Israeli social media users labeled Sevindik's statements as "provocative" and launched a campaign to have the series removed from broadcast and not watched.
Despite the rapidly spreading calls for boycott, the famous actor's post continues to receive thousands of supportive messages and likes.