Ankara asks Interpol to issue arrest warrants for Netanyahu and dozens of senior Israeli officials over their alleged involvement in stopping the Global Sumud flotilla en route to Gaza.
Turkey is escalating its legal campaign against Israel: Turkish authorities have asked Interpol to issue international arrest warrants for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and dozens of other senior Israeli officials.
The request was submitted as part of criminal proceedings being conducted in absentia at Istanbul’s 11th High Criminal Court.
According to reports, the charges relate to Israeli forces’ takeover of the “Global Sumud" flotilla, which attempted to reach Gaza and was stopped by Israel in international waters.
So far, there is no indication that Interpol has accepted the request. A request by a member state does not automatically result in arrest warrants, and the matter is expected to be reviewed in accordance with Interpol’s rules and international law.
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