Police Cut Short the Incirlik Protest
Police used tear gas and water cannon to break up the rally near Incirlik Air Base.
On November 5, 2023, demonstrators gathered near Incirlik Air Base in Adana province. The Humanitarian Relief Foundation (IHH) said it organised a convoy to protest Israel’s military campaign in Gaza and US support for Israel.
Reuters footage shows Turkish police using water cannon and tear gas as people attempted to enter the base. The intervention broke up the gathering. These sources document the dispersal and attempted entry. They supply no verified runway closure, cancelled flights or repair costs.
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TRT reported that Istanbul closed Galata Bridge and nearby roads for a January 1, 2025 Palestine solidarity rally. Several approaches closed from 05:00. The report identified alternative routes and service arrangements on two tram lines. It did not give a final reopening time, measured passenger delays or operator losses.