US EditionErdogan slightly slapped the boy in the face for not kissing his hand
- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was recorded slapping a boy who hesitated to kiss his hand, shocking viewers on social media.
- The incident appeared playful to some, yet sparked debate on X .
- This is not the first instance of Erdogan being filmed slapping a child.
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Turkish president Erdogan slaps a child for not kissing his hand
Moment Erdogan slaps child for not kissing his hand (Picture: DOKUZ8TV) This is the disturbing moment Turkey’s president slapped a child on the face for refusing to kiss his hand. Footage shows Recep Tayyip Erdogan extending his hand for the boy to kiss it – a traditional sign of respect in the country. He appears to hesitate for a moment before the politician flicked his wrist, hitting him on the cheek. Undisturbed by what he has done, Erdogan …
After giving a speech, President Erdogan gave the owners the keys to the new houses. Two children went on stage before their parents. The head of state stretched out his hand to them to kiss her. In Islamic practice, this gesture is a tradition by which respect for the elderly is shown. One of the children refused, so the president hit him with his palm. Finally, the child kissed Erdogan's hand, who also offered him some money. Turkish president…
Turkish President Slaps Child for Not Kissing His Hand
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is under fire for slapping a child in the face at an event, Gazete Duvar reports. Erdoğan extended his hand for the boy to kiss, which is common in Turkish culture as a sign of respect to elders, and the boy hesitated so Erdoğan slapped him in the face.
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