Turkey says it will seek an Interpol “red notice” for the arrest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as part of a domestic criminal case connected to an attack on activists attempting to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza. Turkish Justice Minister Akin Gürlek says Turkey has issued domestic arrest warrants and has requested that the interior ministry pursue international notice so the suspects can be sought abroad.
The case centers on the interception of vessels associated with the Global Sumud Flotilla. Sources say Israeli forces opened fire on at least two ships in May as they travelled toward Gaza, after earlier attempts by similar missions were stopped in international waters. Turkey frames the incident as part of broader alleged violations in the war, and it points to proceedings that include charges such as genocide, crimes against humanity and torture. France 24 and Middle East Eye describe Turkey’s move as an internationalization of its domestic case, while Al-Monitor, quoting Reuters, focuses on the Interpol red notice request and its linkage to the domestic investigation.
All outlets report the same core steps: Turkey’s domestic warrants, Turkey’s request for an Interpol red notice, and the flotilla interception as the trigger for the legal action.
