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Turkish Super League team Başakşehir ended its contract with Israeli footballer Eden Karzev over the player’s social media post that the club said violated “the sensitivities of our country,” Başakşehir announced on Thursday. The club had started disciplinary proceedings against Karzev earlier this week following his Instagram post in solidarity with Israeli hostages held by Hamas militants in besieged Gaza Strip, according to state broadcaster TRT. Başakşehir fined Karzev and asked him to continue his career outside Turkey, a statement on the club’s website said. Karzev has since deleted his …