Call for a boycott, heated exchanges: tension is mounting between France and Turkey.
For the supporters of Recep Tayyip Erdogan, whom Europe 1 met in Istanbul, it is no longer only a question of politics, but "a question of religion".
They denounce an "error" by the French President, Emmanuel Macron.
Between Ankara and Paris, the tension mounts.
On Tuesday evening, Turkey reacted strongly to a new
Charlie Hebdo
cartoon
showing Recep Tayyip Erdogan, in boxer shorts, lifting the skirt of a veiled woman and revealing his bare buttocks.
The Turkish President's press adviser denounced the outcome of French President Macron's "anti-Muslim program".
Emmanuel Macron's call for freedom of expression - and in favor of cartoons - does not pass.
For Erdogan's supporters, it is now more than politics, it is a "question of religion".
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Normally, Kemal would never interrupt a game of Rami in an Istanbul cafe.
But he wishes to give his opinion on the pass of arms between the Turkish president and his French counterpart.
"There is absolutely no question of politics here, it is a question of religion. Almost a religious war!", He annoys.
"And I am convinced that what drives our president, it is not political reasons, only religious reasons."
"He doesn't deserve our forgiveness"
If it is still difficult in Turkey to measure the effects of the boycott of French products, launched on Monday by the Turkish president, the reaction of Recep Tayyip Erdogan to Emmanuel Macron's remarks has comforted the nationalist voters.
Around the table, everyone nervously pummels their chips.
Hussein keeps his calm and revives the debate.
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"It creates unnecessary tension"
"Our religion has been insulted. This religion is our greatest wealth," he says.
"The French president made a mistake. A big blunder and he does not deserve our forgiveness. We must do everything to defend Islam".
Rami's game is wasted: it ends with a remark full of bitterness.
"We don't blame the French, only their president."