US EditionTurkey issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu, 36 others over genocide
Turkey issued warrants for 37 Israeli officials including Netanyahu for genocide and crimes against humanity amid Gaza conflict, citing over 69,000 deaths since October 2023.
- On Nov. 7, 2025 the Istanbul Criminal Court of Peace issued arrest warrants for 37 suspects including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, charging "crimes against humanity" and "genocide" under Türkiye's penal code.
- The investigation found systematic attacks since Oct. 7, 2023, including strikes on al-Ahli Arab Hospital and aid convoys that killed nearly 69,000 and wounded over 170,600 in Gaza.
- After complaints from the Global Sumud Flotilla, victims were flown to Türkiye on Oct. 4, 7, 9 and 10 for examinations, and investigators launched an inquiry under Turkish Penal Code articles 12 and 13 with Istanbul Police Department and MIT, seeking international arrest warrants.
- Because suspects are outside Türkiye, prosecutors sought international arrest warrants while Israel faces an International Court of Justice case and ICC arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant.
- A rapprochement with Israel collapsed after Oct. 7, 2023, ending rising commercial and security ties, while Türkiye positions itself as a mediator and reconstruction partner amid heightened rhetoric.
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Istanbul Prosecutor Issues Arrest Warrants Against Netanyahu
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. The prosecutor's office has reportedly claimed that Israel of "systematically targets civilians in the Gaza Strip" amid its war against Hamas, which started after the terrorist group's 7 October 2023 atrocities against Israeli civilians. World News | Istanbul Prosecutor Issues Arrest Warrants Against Netanyahu.
Turkey issued arrest warrants on Friday for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and dozens of other Israeli officials on charges of “genocide”.
Erdogan has long accused Netanyahu of committing genocide in the Gaza Strip, and now the Turkish judiciary is issuing arrest warrants against 37 Israeli government officials.
Turkey accuses Israel of involvement in the Gaza conflict.
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