Netanyahu Orders Preparation of ICC Case Against Erdogan over Kurds, Hamas Funding
Israel is preparing the case as leverage after Turkey sought an Interpol Red Notice for Benjamin Netanyahu, sources said.
- On Sunday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the preparation of a legal case at the International Criminal Court against Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, focusing on his treatment of Kurds and funding of Hamas.
- The directive followed Erdogan's attempt to secure an Interpol Red Notice for Netanyahu, marking escalation in tensions between Ankara and Jerusalem during the United Nations General Assembly this month.
- At the General Assembly, Netanyahu accused Erdogan of being a "tyrant" who "murdered thousands of Kurdish civilians," while Israel dismissed the Turkish Interpol request as a "pathetic" attempt at intimidation.
- Although Israel does not recognize the International Criminal Court, officials hope the case serves as a deterrent against Erdogan, with sources suggesting Israel may utilize a proxy to launch proceedings.
- Relations have deteriorated sharply since October 7, 2023, as Ankara pursues legal action over Israel's conduct in Gaza while Israel accuses Turkey of challenging regional interests.
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Netanyahu orders preparation of possible legal case against Erdogan, report says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered an interministerial team and a senior Justice Ministry official to prepare a legal case against Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, i24NEWS reported on Sunday. The order followed Erdogan’s announcement that Turkey had asked Interpol to issue a red notice for Netanyahu, the report said. Israel could itself se…
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