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Turkey Issues Arrest Warrant for Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu

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Turkish authorities issued an official arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on August 21, 2026, seeking an Interpol Red Notice.

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The warrant is linked to allegations of genocide and war crimes stemming from a 2026 raid on Gaza aid convoys, escalating diplomatic tensions between the two nations.

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Netanyahu’s office has strongly condemned the move, labeling Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan an 'antisemitic dictator' in response to the legal action.