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Turkey-Israel diplomatic tension over Interpol request

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Turkey has formally requested that Interpol issue Red Notices for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and official Afek Moskovitch. This legal action follows proceedings in Istanbul’s 11th Criminal Court regarding the May interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla, a humanitarian mission attempting to deliver aid to the Gaza Strip. Arrest warrants were issued by an Istanbul court on July 14, 2026, for 35 defendants on charges including genocide, crimes against humanity, and hijacking. Diplomatic relations have deteriorated significantly, marked by a suspension of trade and escalating rhetoric. On August 30, 2026, Netanyahu stated, “We will finish this job” in response to calls for his removal, prompting the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs to label his comments as “lies and slanders” reflecting a “cowardly and corrupt mentality.” Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has characterized Netanyahu as a threat to regional and global security, urging the international community to “fight against the Netanyahu threat.” At the 81st UN General Assembly in late September 2026, the dispute intensified. Netanyahu labeled President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan a “tyrant,” accusing him of killing Kurds and occupying northern Cyprus. In response, the Turkish presidency rejected Netanyahu’s claims as “baseless accusations,” with communications director Burhanettin Duran stating the remarks were “incompatible” with UN ideals. Turkish third secretary İhsan Taylan Özver described the accusations as “baseless and malicious,” noting that the departure of many delegations during Netanyahu’s speech signaled a loss of international ~~legitimacy and increasing isolation. Separately, at~~ legitimacy. During the MÜSİAD EXPO in Istanbul, President Erdoğan ~~criticized Israel’s actions in Gaza, stating~~ reinforced this stance, asserting that “war criminals belong in courtrooms rather than at the UN ~~podium.”~~ podium” and vowing to expose the “Zionist mentality” in Gaza.

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