Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sharply criticizes Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan after Turkey asks Interpol to issue an international notice, according to multiple reports. Turkish officials seek the notice related to an intercepted Gaza aid flotilla, which Ankara links to alleged crimes. Netanyahu’s office responds with harsh language, calling Erdogan an “antisemitic dictator,” and points to a range of accusations against him.
The developments reflect an ongoing diplomatic and legal dispute between Israel and Türkiye. Both countries are also engaged in broader tensions that extend beyond the flotilla case, including disputes related to Syria. While Turkish authorities frame the Interpol request around alleged “genocide” connected to Israel’s actions during the flotilla interception, Israeli officials portray the move as politicized and attack Erdogan’s motives and conduct. The exchange underlines the way international legal mechanisms and public accusations are being used amid strained bilateral relations.
