Turkish star leaves "Distant City" after refusing to include a scene that depicts anti-Palestine

Turkish actor Mehmet Yaşa, one of the stars of the TV series " Uzak Şehir," surprised his fans by announcing his sudden withdrawal from the series, after expressing his deep dissatisfaction with a scene he deemed offensive to the Palestinian cause.

Yasha posted a video on his social media accounts, saying, "After this scene, I'm leaving the series 'The Distant City.' Palestine is my red line."

Details of the controversial scene The crisis began after a scene featuring clothes in the colors of the Palestinian flag being thrown to the ground sparked widespread anger on social media. Some saw the scene as a symbolic insult to Palestine, prompting the actor to publicly declare his position and step down from his role in the series despite its success.

To watch his video message and the intended scene, click here.

Yasha: "My mother won't be satisfied with me if I keep quiet."

In his video message, the Turkish actor explained his position, saying, "In Palestine, mothers and children are dying, and my conscience cannot accept this scene. I know that all doors will be closed in my face, but God closes one door and opens another." Yasha emphasized that his withdrawal was motivated by human conscience, not by fame or the pursuit of controversy.

While many considered his stance brave and principled, others felt his reaction was exaggerated, suggesting the scene was unintentional.

Some observers explained that the shot was part of a dramatic sequence depicting a character being expelled from the palace, and that the overlap of colors was purely coincidental and had no political significance.

In contrast, a number of fans praised Yasha's courage, believing his actions stemmed from his belief in the justice of the Palestinian cause. They emphasized that his stances reflect an artist who carries a moral and humanitarian message that transcends the confines of art and fame.

No official comment from the team

To date, no official statement has been issued by the production company or the series' crew to respond to the incident, while the debate continues between supporters and opponents of the actor's stance.