Turkey Preparing International Arrest Warrant for Netanyahu Over Genocide Accusations

Turkey's Justice Minister Yilmaz Tunc, referred to in the announcement as Akin Gürlek in the source report, stated on Friday that the country is preparing an international arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Turkey has accused the head of the Israeli government of genocide.

The accusation is directly linked to an incident in which Israeli forces intercepted a flotilla carrying aid intended for the Gaza Strip. According to Turkish officials, this action constitutes a crime of genocide, prompting the country to pursue legal proceedings against Netanyahu.

Turkey's justice ministry intends to prepare the necessary documentation for issuing the international arrest warrant. It remains unclear when the process will be completed or which international body the ministry plans to approach with the request.

The announcement fits into Turkey's broader long-standing stance, which has repeatedly criticized Israel's actions concerning the Gaza Strip and has previously voiced sharp criticism of Netanyahu's government.