Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has instructed an interministerial team and a senior Justice Ministry official to begin preparations for a legal case against Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. According to reports, this directive was issued on Sunday following public statements from the Turkish government regarding its intent to pursue international legal action against the Israeli Prime Minister.

Specifically, the order was prompted by President Erdogan’s announcement that Turkey had formally requested that Interpol issue a red notice for Netanyahu. A red notice is a request to law enforcement worldwide to locate and provisionally arrest a person pending extradition, surrender, or similar legal action. In response, Israel is reportedly exploring its own legal avenues, which may include bringing a case before the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague.

While the situation marks a significant escalation in diplomatic tensions between the two nations, the specific legal strategy Israel intends to employ remains under development. The reports indicate that the Israeli Justice Ministry is currently coordinating the effort to counter the Turkish request, though official details regarding the scope of the potential case against Erdogan have not been fully disclosed by the Israeli government.