By Al Ahed Staff, Agencies
Turkey has requested Interpol red notices for “Israeli” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Afek Moskovitch over an attack on Global Sumud Flotilla activists who were attempting to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza in international waters.
Turkey’s Justice Minister Akin Gurlek said judicial proceedings were continuing before Istanbul’s 11th High Criminal Court. The case, registered under file No. 2026/108, involves 35 defendants, including Netanyahu and Moskovitch.
Gurlek said arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Moskovitch were issued on July 14, 2026, in connection with genocide allegations. Following the warrants, Turkey’s Justice Ministry asked the Interior Ministry to seek Interpol red notices, while relevant documents were also forwarded to the Foreign Ministry.
According to Gurlek, the two are being prosecuted over the armed intervention against civilians carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza in international waters and the subsequent detention of activists.
The charges include crimes against humanity, genocide, aggravated deprivation of liberty, intentional injury, torture, property damage, aggravated robbery and hijacking of transportation vehicles.
Gurlek rejected claims that the “Israeli” entity should be shielded from accountability for its actions in Gaza, stressing that Turkey would continue pursuing legal avenues against those accused of serious violations.
“We will not allow the crimes committed in Gaza to be covered up or those responsible to be protected by a shield of impunity,” he said.
He added that Turkey would continue using national and international legal mechanisms to pursue accountability and would maintain its support for the Palestinian people.
“We will take all necessary steps with determination so that those who commit crimes against humanity are held accountable before the law,” Gurlek said.
The move marks another step by Turkey toward seeking international accountability for crimes against Palestinians and activists attempting to deliver humanitarian assistance to besieged Gaza.
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