Netanyahu Fumes As Turkey Seeks Netanyahu Red Notice Over ‘Genocide’

Turkey vs Israel – (Special Correspondent/Web Desk) – Turkey has formally asked Interpol to issue a red notice for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The Turkey Netanyahu red notice request comes as part of an ongoing criminal case tied to the interception of a Gaza-bound aid flotilla earlier this year.

Justice Minister Akin Gurlek shared the update on X on Friday. He said his ministry had asked the interior ministry to move forward with the international notice. The request also names another Israeli, identified as Afek Moskovitch.

Both men face serious charges. These include genocide, crimes against humanity, torture, and unlawful deprivation of liberty. The case stems from Israel’s naval interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla in May. The flotilla carried around 430 activists attempting to reach Gaza with humanitarian supplies.

That interception drew sharp criticism from several nations. France, Italy, and Australia have already opened their own legal proceedings over the same incident.

Israel wasted no time firing back. Netanyahu’s office dismissed the move, accusing Turkey of hypocrisy. It also took direct aim at President Erdogan, calling him a dictator and pointing to his past actions against Kurdish communities.

Turkey’s presidency responded quickly too. Officials called Netanyahu’s remarks “outrageous ravings” and accused his government of dodging accountability. They also linked the timing to Netanyahu’s upcoming political battles at home.

Tensions between the two countries have been rising for months. This latest clash follows recent Israeli strikes near the Turkish border in Syria, adding fresh strain to an already fragile relationship.

An Interpol red notice does not guarantee an arrest. It simply asks member countries to locate and detain a wanted person. Still, the request marks a significant escalation in Turkey’s ongoing legal campaign against Israeli leadership.