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Turkey Tries Netanyahu and 34 Israelis in Absentia for Gaza Flotilla Incident
A Turkish court in Istanbul has begun trying Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and 34 other Israelis in absentia for their alleged roles in intercepting a Gaza-bound flotilla. The charges include crimes against humanity and genocide, with prosecutors seeking life sentences.
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- 01Turkey began an in absentia trial of Prime Minister Netanyahu and 34 Israelis in Istanbul on Friday.
- 02The trial concerns the interception of the "Flotilla of Steadfastness" heading to Gaza.
- 03Defendants include ministers Israel Katz and Itamar Ben-Gvir, and Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir.
- 04Charges include crimes against humanity, genocide, and torture, with prosecutors seeking life sentences.
- 05Arrest warrants against the accused remain active, and the next hearing is set for March 30, 2027.
The trial began on Friday, with the next session scheduled for March 30, 2027, and arrest warrants against the defendants remain active.
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