Ankara has accused dozens of Israeli officials of committing “systematic” crimes against civilians in Gaza. The Istanbul Prosecutor’s Office has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and 36 other senior officials for alleged genocide and crimes against humanity in the Gaza Strip, according to Turkish media reports.
Israel launched its military campaign in response to the Hamas-led raid on October 7, 2023, which resulted in the deaths of around 1,200 people. Since then, retaliatory strikes and ground operations have reportedly killed over 68,000 Palestinians, according to Gaza’s health authorities.
The arrest warrants, released by Istanbul’s Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office on Friday, accuse Israeli officials of participating in a “systematic” campaign of violence against civilians. This includes the bombing of the Turkish‑Palestinian Friendship Hospital and the obstruction of humanitarian relief efforts in Gaza.
In addition to Prime Minister Netanyahu, the list of those targeted by the warrants includes Israel’s Defense Minister Israel Katz and other senior officials. The investigation underscores the escalating legal and political tensions surrounding the conflict in the Gaza Strip.
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