An Israeli citizen was arrested in Turkey for a few hours last week, stemming from her past service in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). This individual, who holds Turkish citizenship, completed her military service approximately six years ago and has not participated in reserve duty since then. An insider revealed that a minor party in Erdoğan's coalition has attempted over the last two years to push legislation banning Turkish citizens from serving in foreign militaries involved in genocide, which was specifically aimed at dual Israeli-Turkish citizens who served in the IDF. Despite this attempt, the legislation has not been passed, leading to questions about the legality of her arrest.

Furthermore, the arrest appears to be part of a broader trend following the conflict in the Gaza Strip, where anti-Israel activists are reportedly monitoring Israeli soldiers with Turkish citizenship. These activists have been cross-referencing the names of soldiers identified on social media with lists from Jewish communities in Turkey, increasing the scrutiny of those serving in the IDF who also hold Turkish passports. This situation has escalated, especially after the Israeli military published data indicating that more than a hundred soldiers have foreign citizenship, including Turkish citizenship, prompting these activists to intensify their efforts.

Additionally, an article published in "Yedioth Ahronoth" about attempts to arrest the former soldier has spurred responses in anti-Israel circles, inadvertently aiding their efforts. This scenario raises concerns about the implications for dual citizens serving in the military and the potential risks they face when traveling abroad, particularly in countries with ongoing political tensions with Israel.