Clashes erupted in Istanbul after allegations that LeMan magazine published a cartoon deemed to insult religious values. Police used tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse protesters who attacked a bar frequented by magazine staff. The magazine's editor-in-chief claims the image was misinterpreted, portraying a Muslim killed by Israel, not the Prophet Muhammad. Authorities arrested the cartoonist, graphic designer, and magazine editors, citing an investigation into insulting religious values. LeMan defended the cartoon, stating it was meant to depict the plight of oppressed Muslims.

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