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Video from Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir showed detained activists from the Gaza-bound aid flotilla being escorted by security forces with their hands tied behind their backs. (AFP/File)
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Protestors wave the Palestinian flag in support of the Gaza flotilla mission in Athens, Greece. (AFP)
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Updated 21 August 2026 21:38
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- Turkiye's Justice Minister Akin Gurlek says Ankara issued an international arrest warrant for the Israeli PM as part of investigation into the interception of a Gaza aid flotilla
- Turkiye has already issued warrants against Netanyahu and other top officials for “genocide” over Gaza
The comments came after Turkiye said it had issued an international arrest warrant for Netanyahu as part of an investigation into Israel’s interception of an aid flotilla for Gaza, Justice Minister Akin Gurlek announced Friday on X.
Turkiye has already issued warrants against Netanyahu and other top officials for “genocide” over Israel’s actions in the Gaza war.
"We categorically reject the notion that the Netanyahu administration, which is implementing a genocide policy in Gaza, is untouchable and unaccountable," Gurlek said on X.
"We will not allow the crimes committed in Gaza to be covered up or the perpetrators to be shielded by impunity. We will resolutely utilize all possibilities of national and international law."
He said his ministry had asked the interior ministry to issue an Interpol red notice for Netanyahu and another Israeli, named as Afek Moskovitch.
The two men are being prosecuted for "crimes against humanity, genocide, aggravated deprivation of liberty, 'intentional assault and battery,' torture, destruction of property, aggravated looting, and hijacking of transport vehicles," the ministry said.
Turkish media said Moskovitch was an israeli soldier.
Israel intercepted a flotilla in May carrying more than 400 activists who were attempting to rech Gaza. The Israeli actions in interntional waters and subsequent treatment of the activists sparked an international outcry, with France, Italy and Australia launching judicial proceedings.
Gurlek said Turkiye will continue to stand firmly by the side of the Palestinian people and would take all necessary steps to ensure that those who commit crimes against humanity are held accountable.
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Video from Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir showed detained activists from the Gaza-bound aid flotilla being escorted by security forces with their hands tied behind their backs. (AFP/File)
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Protestors wave the Palestinian flag in support of the Gaza flotilla mission in Athens, Greece. (AFP)
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Updated 21 August 2026 21:38
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August 21, 202612:21
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- Turkiye's Justice Minister Akin Gurlek says Ankara issued an international arrest warrant for the Israeli PM as part of investigation into the interception of a Gaza aid flotilla
- Turkiye has already issued warrants against Netanyahu and other top officials for “genocide” over Gaza
The comments came after Turkiye said it had issued an international arrest warrant for Netanyahu as part of an investigation into Israel’s interception of an aid flotilla for Gaza, Justice Minister Akin Gurlek announced Friday on X.
Turkiye has already issued warrants against Netanyahu and other top officials for “genocide” over Israel’s actions in the Gaza war.
"We categorically reject the notion that the Netanyahu administration, which is implementing a genocide policy in Gaza, is untouchable and unaccountable," Gurlek said on X.
"We will not allow the crimes committed in Gaza to be covered up or the perpetrators to be shielded by impunity. We will resolutely utilize all possibilities of national and international law."
He said his ministry had asked the interior ministry to issue an Interpol red notice for Netanyahu and another Israeli, named as Afek Moskovitch.
The two men are being prosecuted for "crimes against humanity, genocide, aggravated deprivation of liberty, 'intentional assault and battery,' torture, destruction of property, aggravated looting, and hijacking of transport vehicles," the ministry said.
Turkish media said Moskovitch was an israeli soldier.
Israel intercepted a flotilla in May carrying more than 400 activists who were attempting to rech Gaza. The Israeli actions in interntional waters and subsequent treatment of the activists sparked an international outcry, with France, Italy and Australia launching judicial proceedings.
Gurlek said Turkiye will continue to stand firmly by the side of the Palestinian people and would take all necessary steps to ensure that those who commit crimes against humanity are held accountable.
