Turkey requests Interpol red notice for Netanyahu over Gaza flotilla case
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Turkey's Justice Ministry asked Interpol to issue a red notice for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The request stems from an Istanbul court case over the Global Sumud Flotilla. Arrest warrants for Netanyahu and former Israeli general Afek Moskovich were issued on July 14, 2026.
Key Facts
- Turkey's Justice Ministry requested an Interpol red notice for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on August 22, 2026.
- Arrest warrants for Netanyahu and former Israeli general Afek Moskovich were issued on July 14, 2026, on genocide charges.
- The request stems from a case involving the Global Sumud Flotilla, which sought to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza.
- An Istanbul court is trying 35 people, including Netanyahu and Moskovich, in connection with the flotilla case.
The Request
Turkey's Justice Minister Akin Gurlek announced the request for an Interpol red notice on August 22, 2026. The ministry asked the Interior Ministry to seek the red notice for Netanyahu and Moskovich. The request was filed in connection with the Global Sumud Flotilla case. An Istanbul 11th High Criminal Court is conducting the trial of 35 defendants, including Netanyahu and Moskovich.
Charges and Warrants
Turkish authorities issued arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Moskovich on July 14, 2026, on charges of genocide. The charges against Netanyahu include crimes against humanity, genocide, unlawful detention, intentional injury, torture, and property damage. The warrants were issued by the Istanbul 11th High Criminal Court. The red notice request seeks international police cooperation to locate and provisionally detain the wanted individuals.
Interpol Process
An Interpol red notice does not automatically constitute an international arrest warrant. It serves as a request for international police cooperation to identify and provisionally detain a wanted person. Red notice requests undergo a compliance review by Interpol against its specific requirements.
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Turkey requests Interpol red notice for Netanyahu over Gaza flotilla case
