Turkey seeks Interpol red notice for Netanyahu over Gaza flotilla case
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Turkey has requested an Interpol red notice for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former military chief Afek Moskovitch over the 2026 Gaza flotilla attack. Justice Minister Akın Gürlek said the request was sent to the Interior and Foreign Ministries on August 21, 2026. The move follows arrest warrants issued by an Istanbul court on July 14, 2026 for genocide and crimes against humanity.
Key Facts
- Turkey's Justice Ministry requested an Interpol red notice for Netanyahu and Moskovitch on August 21, 2026.
- An Istanbul court issued arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Moskovitch on July 14, 2026, on genocide charges.
- The case involves 35 defendants, including Netanyahu and Moskovitch, in Istanbul 11th High Criminal Court file 2026/108.
- The charges stem from the attack on the Global Sumud Flotilla activists in international waters.
- The International Criminal Court previously issued arrest warrants for Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant over Gaza war crimes.
Red Notice Request
Justice Minister Akın Gürlek announced the red notice request on his social media account on August 21, 2026. The request was sent to the Interior Ministry and the relevant documents were forwarded to the Foreign Ministry. Gürlek stated that the judicial process regarding the attack on the Global Sumud Flotilla activists continues with determination. The Istanbul 11th High Criminal Court is prosecuting 35 defendants, including Netanyahu and Moskovitch, under file number 2026/108.
Charges and Warrants
Arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Moskovitch were issued on July 14, 2026, on charges of genocide. The defendants face charges including crimes against humanity, genocide, deprivation of liberty, intentional injury, torture, property damage, aggravated robbery, and hijacking of transport vehicles. The charges relate to armed intervention against civilians delivering humanitarian aid to Gaza and the detention of activists in international waters. Gürlek said Turkey will not allow the Netanyahu administration's genocide policy in Gaza to go unpunished.
International Legal Context
The International Criminal Court previously issued arrest warrants for Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant over war crimes in Gaza. The ICC cited charges including murder, persecution, and other inhumane acts. Gürlek emphasized that Turkey will use all national and international legal means to hold perpetrators accountable.
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Turkey seeks Interpol red notice for Netanyahu over Gaza flotilla case
