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Palestinian baker celebrates Erdoğan's election victory by distributing falafel in New York

In a display of support for Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's victory in the recent runoff elections, a Palestinian bakery owner in New York City decided to celebrate by sharing a traditional Middle Eastern food—falafel. Playing the song "Dombra," a campaign song composed for Erdoğan, on the streets of Brooklyn, the owner said "Mr. President, congratulations."

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Palestinian baker celebrates Erdoğans election victory by distributing falafel in New York

More than 64.1 million Turkish citizens were registered to vote, including over 1.92 million who earlier cast their ballots at overseas polling stations.