Turkey Seeks Nearly 5,000-Year Sentence for Netanyahu Over Gaza Flotilla Incident
Turkey has indicted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and 35 other officials for their roles in the interception of the 'Sumud' Gaza flotilla in October 2025. The Turkish prosecution is seeking sentences totaling up to 4,596 years for the accused, citing their involvement in a military operation against civilians in international waters. The flotilla, which included activists like Greta Thunberg, was intercepted by Israeli forces, leading to the detention and subsequent deportation of over 400 participants. The indictment has sparked a strong response from Israeli officials, with Netanyahu and others criticizing Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. 
