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Members of Turkey鈥檚 ancient Jewish community say they feel forced to hide their identities and practice their religion in private, after a marked rise in antisemitism following the 7 October attacks in Israel. Turkey鈥檚 President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, has maintained a relentless criticism of Israel鈥檚 government for its response to Hamas鈥� 2023 attack. He has accused the Jewish state of genocide and mass murder and nicknamed its leader, Benjamin Netanyahu, 鈥渢he butcher of Gaza,鈥� as well as comparing him to Adolf Hitler. Over the past year, Erdogan鈥檚 charged rhetoric has ricocheted through Turkey鈥檚 small but ancient Jewish community. Members say there has been a visible increase in hate speech and antisemitism. Victoria Craig meets members of Turkey鈥檚 Jewish community and delves into the unique history of Judaism in Turkey.