Turkey has issued arrest warrants for 37 members of Israel's senior political and military leadership, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, on charges of "genocide," the Istanbul Public Prosecutor's Office announced on Friday.
The charges stem from allegations that Israeli military operations have systematically targeted civilians and infrastructure in Gaza, blocked humanitarian aid, and prevented access for medical assistance. The investigation was opened following complaints filed with the Istanbul courts in October 2025.
Turkey has strongly criticized Israel's military campaign in Gaza, which began after Hamas terrorists invaded southern Israel in October 2023, and murdered some 1,200 people and kidnapped more than 250. Since the start of the war, Ankara has gradually suspended all diplomatic and trade relations with Israel.
"As of today, the State of Israel has systematically committed genocide and crimes against humanity in Gaza, resulting in the deaths of thousands of people, including women and children," the office accused. "Thousands more have been injured, and many residential areas have become uninhabitable." (Ed note: Isn't it amazing that both Iran and Turkey hate Israel so much and they aren't even Arab? Both countries will make an appearance in the prophecy of Ezekiel 38/39, Turkey as Gomer, and Iran as Persia.) (Read More)
