International arrest warrant issued for Netanyahu

A Turkish court investigating the case related to the Sumud humanitarian flotilla has issued an interim ruling to seek an international arrest notice for Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu through an Interpol Red Notice, Turkish broadcaster Halk TV reports.

According to the outlet, the 11th High Criminal Court in Istanbul issued arrest warrants for Netanyahu and other individuals involved in the case on charges including crimes against humanity, genocide, unlawful detention, cruel treatment, intentional infliction of bodily harm, looting, and seizure of means of transport.

Earlier, the court had launched criminal proceedings against Netanyahu and 34 senior Israeli officials.