Turkey seeks Interpol red notice for Netanyahu arrest
By The BriefBrief
Turkey said it will seek an Interpol red notice for the arrest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a domestic criminal case tied to the May interception of vessels from the Global Sumud Flotilla. Turkish Justice Minister Akin Gurlek said arrest warrants were issued for Netanyahu and another suspect on charges including genocide, crimes against humanity and torture.
WHO:Turkey’s Justice Minister Akin Gurlek
WHAT:Turkey requested Interpol red notices for Netanyahu and another suspect tied to a domestic case over the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla.
WHEN:Aug 21, 2026
WHERE:Turkey
WHY:The red notice request is linked to Turkey’s domestic criminal case over the Israeli interception of vessels from the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters.
