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1 gunman killed, 2 wounded in shootout at Israeli Consulate in Istanbul, Turkey, officials say
Turkish authorities said the attackers were identified and one had links to a group that exploits religion, while two police officers were lightly wounded.
- On Tuesday, gunmen attacked the building housing the Israeli Consulate in Istanbul, killing one assailant and wounding two others during an extended shootout as Turkish authorities detained 10 people.
- Interior Minister Mustafa Ciftci said the three attackers had links to a group that "exploits religion," with the assailants traveling from Izmit in Kocaeli province in a rented car.
- Security forces conducted operations across Istanbul, Konya, and Kocaeli, detaining suspects who are being questioned alongside the two wounded assailants, Anadolu Agency reported.
- Israel's Foreign Ministry condemned the attack and praised Turkish authorities for preventing further violence, while US Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack also denounced the assault.
- Officials confirmed the Israeli Consulate was closed at the time due to security concerns regarding the Gaza Strip, as The Islamic State has previously carried out deadly attacks in Turkey.
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