Turkey to seek Interpol notice for Netanyahu in Gaza flotilla case

Turkey announced on Friday its intention to request an Interpol red notice for the arrest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in connection with a domestic criminal case related to the attack on activists attempting to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza. The NATO member country has been a vocal critic of Israel's war on Gaza and has previously issued arrest warrants for Netanyahu over the conflict.

Ankara has consistently called for international action against Israel for alleged violations of human rights and international law. In May, Israeli forces fired upon at least two vessels from the Global Sumud Flotilla, which was on a renewed mission to deliver aid to Gaza after previous missions had been intercepted by Israel in international waters.

Turkish Justice Minister Akin Gurlek posted on X, stating that arrest warrants have been issued for Netanyahu and another suspect on charges including genocide, crimes against humanity, and torture as part of a case against 35 individuals related to the Israeli interception in international waters. Gurlek emphasized that in accordance with the arrest warrants issued against Netanyahu, the justice ministry has requested the interior ministry to issue Interpol red notices for the individuals so they can be sought internationally.