Turkish court issues arrest warrant for Netanyahu over Gaza genocide
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A portrait of Israeli PM Netanyahu hangs on the sidewalk during a protest in front of the Israeli Defense Ministry in Tel Aviv, March 29, 2025. (AFP Photo)
Türkiye's Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office issued arrest warrants Friday for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and 36 other suspects on charges of genocide related to Israel's military operations in Gaza.
The warrants target multiple high-ranking Israeli officials, including Defense Minister Israel Katz, National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, Border and Security Minister Eyal Zamir, and Israeli Naval Forces Commander David Saar Salama, according to a press statement from the prosecutor's office dated Nov. 7, 2025.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference in Jerusalem on May 21, 2025. (AFP Photo)
Investigation cites hospital attacks and civilian casualtiesThe investigation centers on what Turkish authorities describe as systematic violence against civilians in Gaza. The prosecutor's office cited specific incidents dating back to October 2023, including attacks on the Al-Ahli Baptist Hospital on Oct. 17, 2023, and damage to the Ebli Baptist Hospital on Oct. 21, 2023, which resulted in numerous civilian casualties.
Turkish prosecutors also referenced the killing of aid workers from the World Central Kitchen on April 1, 2024, when several employees were struck during humanitarian operations.
The charges stem from allegations that Israeli military operations have systematically targeted civilians and infrastructure in Gaza, blocking humanitarian aid and preventing access to medical assistance. Prosecutors pointed to statements made through Sumud Flotilla which they say attempted to deliver aid to Gaza through maritime routes.
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