Omer al-Hatip, the perpetrator of the Reyhanli attack, was caught

With the operation organized by MİT, Ömer al-Hatip, one of the perpetrators of the terrorist attack in Reyhanlı in 2013, in which 53 people lost their lives, was caught while he was about to escape to Europe by sea. So, what is the Reyhanlı attack? When did the Reyhanlı attack happen? How many people died in the Reyhanlı attack?

WHAT IS THE REYHANLI ATTACK?

Reyhanlı Attack refers to two separate bomb vehicle attacks carried out in Reyhanlı district of Hatay on May 11, 2013. Bomb-laden vehicles were detonated repeatedly near Reyhanlı Municipality and the PTT building. While many people were injured in the attacks, many buildings and vehicles in the town center were also damaged.

The bomb attacks in Reyhanlı took place on Saturday, May 11, 2013. In the records of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, it is stated that bomb vehicles were detonated in front of the municipality and PTT buildings.

HOW MANY PEOPLE DID DIE IN THE REYHANLI BOMB ATTACKS?

53 people lost their lives in the Reyhanlı attacks. Commemoration ceremonies continue to be held for 53 people on the anniversaries of the attacks. Hatay Governorship also stated in its 13th anniversary message in 2026 that 53 people lost their lives in the attack.

During the litigation process regarding the attack, new decisions were announced in 2026; Ankara 9th High Criminal Court sentenced some defendants to aggravated life imprisonment 53 times.