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Bensiyon Pinto, the Honorary Chair of the Turkish Jewish Community, has died at the age of 85. The Turkish Chief Rabbinate Foundation has announced his passing.

On his Twitter account, former Security Intelligence Directorate President Uzun wrote, “If the incidents in Syria reflect on Jews in Turkey, it will be a PITY!”. The Turkish Jewish Community responded, “We expect you to prevent a potential September 6-7 by reporting this anticipation of yours”.

Turkish Jewish Community has distributed school stationary at two schools in Antep to contribute to Syrian refugee children’s education.