Turkey seeks Interpol red notice for Netanyahu over Gaza flotilla raid
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Turkey has requested an Interpol red notice for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former navy commander Afek Moskovitch over the 2026 Gaza flotilla raid. Justice Minister Akın Gürlek said the request follows arrest warrants issued on July 14, 2026, by Istanbul's 11th High Criminal Court. The two are among 35 defendants charged with genocide and crimes against humanity in the case.
Key Facts
- Turkey requested an Interpol red notice for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Afek Moskovitch on August 21, 2026.
- Istanbul's 11th High Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Moskovitch on July 14, 2026.
- The two are charged with eight crimes, including genocide and crimes against humanity, in case file 2026/108.
- The prosecution involves 35 defendants over the attack on the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters.
- Turkey's Justice Ministry sent the red notice request to the Interior Ministry and related documents to the Foreign Ministry.
Red Notice Request
Justice Minister Akın Gürlek announced that Turkey has initiated the process to issue an Interpol red notice for Netanyahu and Moskovitch. The request was prepared by the Justice Ministry and transmitted to the Interior Ministry, with relevant documents sent to the Foreign Ministry. The red notice aims to secure the international arrest of the two men following the July 14, 2026 arrest warrants.
Charges and Case
Netanyahu and Moskovitch are charged with genocide, crimes against humanity, aggravated deprivation of liberty, intentional injury, torture, damage to property, aggravated robbery, and seizure of transport vehicles. The charges stem from the armed intervention against civilians delivering humanitarian aid to Gaza and the detention of activists in international waters. The prosecution is being conducted by Istanbul's 11th High Criminal Court under case file 2026/108, with 35 defendants in total.
Government Position
Gürlek stated that Turkey will not allow the crimes committed in Gaza to be covered up or the perpetrators to be protected by impunity. He emphasized that Turkey will use all means of national and international law with determination. Gürlek added that under President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's leadership, Turkey will continue to stand with the Palestinian people and the oppressed.
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Turkey seeks Interpol red notice for Netanyahu over Gaza flotilla raid
