Turkey Requests Interpol Red Notice for Israeli PM Netanyahu Over Gaza Flotilla Incident

Turkey has escalated its legal confrontation with Israel by formally requesting Interpol to issue a "red notice" for the arrest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. This development follows a Turkish arrest warrant issued against Netanyahu in April and centers on the events surrounding the "Global Sumud Flotilla," which attempted to reach the Gaza Strip.

The Turkish Justice Minister, Bekir Bozdağ, announced the initiation of criminal proceedings against dozens of Israelis, including Netanyahu, accusing them of involvement in what Turkey describes as the "attack on flotilla ships and the kidnapping of activists and crew." The minister detailed the request on his X (formerly Twitter) account, emphasizing Netanyahu's leading role among the accused.

This move marks a significant intensification in the ongoing diplomatic and legal tensions between Ankara and Jerusalem, reflecting the deepening rift over the Gaza flotilla incident. The Turkish government is pursuing international legal avenues to hold Israeli officials accountable for the events that transpired during the flotilla's interception.