ANKARA: Turkey has requested an Interpol Red Notice for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in connection with a criminal case involving alleged attacks on activists aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla, according to Turkish Justice Minister Akın Gürlek.
The flotilla was carrying humanitarian aid for Gaza when the reported incident took place in international waters.
Turkey Seeks Interpol Action
Gürlek said Turkey has formally asked Interpol to issue a Red Notice for Netanyahu.
He made the statement on the Turkish social media platform NSosyal.
The minister said judicial proceedings are continuing at the Istanbul 11th High Criminal Court against 35 suspects, including Netanyahu and Afek Moskovich.
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Arrest Warrants Issued in July
According to Gürlek, Turkish authorities issued arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Moskovich on July 14, 2026, over allegations of genocide.
Following the warrants, the Justice Ministry asked the Interior Ministry to begin the process for seeking Interpol Red Notices against both suspects.
The relevant documents have also been sent to the Turkish Foreign Ministry, Gürlek said.
Allegations Include Crimes Against Humanity
The Turkish case concerns alleged armed intervention against civilians carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza in international waters.
The suspects face allegations that include crimes against humanity, genocide, torture and damage to property, among other charges.
Gürlek said the case relates to the alleged attack on and detention of activists involved in the humanitarian mission.
Turkey Vows to Pursue Accountability
The Turkish justice minister said Ankara would not allow those responsible for alleged crimes in Gaza to avoid accountability.
He said Turkey would use all available legal mechanisms under both domestic and international law.
The latest move adds to Turkey’s growing legal and diplomatic pressure on Israeli officials over the war in Gaza.
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Interpol Red Notice Does Not Mean Automatic Arrest
An Interpol Red Notice is an international request to locate and provisionally arrest a person pending extradition or other legal action.
It does not itself constitute an international arrest warrant.
The final decision to arrest a person remains with the country where that person is located, subject to its national laws.
