Turkey seeks Interpol red notice against Netanyahu over Gaza aid flotilla case
Turkey has requested Interpol red notices against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and another suspect, as part of a domestic criminal case related to a violent raid against activists on board the Global Sumud Flotilla. Turkish Justice Minister Akin Gurlek said arrest warrants had been issued for Mr Netanyahu and another person on charges including genocide, crimes against humanity,…
Turkey has sought Interpol red notices for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and another suspect in connection with a domestic criminal case stemming from a violent raid on the Global Sumud Flotilla. Justice Minister Akin Gurlek announced arrest warrants for the two individuals, accusing them of genocide, crimes against humanity, torture, property damage, and hijacking a means of transport.
The case involves 35 people arrested over the Israeli interception of the flotilla in international waters. Interpol has yet to confirm if it has accepted the requests. Netanyahu is already under an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza. Afek Moskovitch, an Israeli army lieutenant accused of involvement in the destruction of the Turkish-Palestinian Friendship Hospital in Gaza, is the other suspect.
The Turkish 11th High Criminal Court issued the warrants on July 14, following allegations of mistreatment of activists during Israeli custody. The flotilla, known as the Gaza Flotilla, aimed to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza but was intercepted by Israeli forces on May 18-19, 2024, leading to the detention of all 429 individuals on board.
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