US Edition1 gunman killed, 2 wounded in shootout at Israeli Consulate in Istanbul, Turkey, officials say
Authorities say the attackers traveled from Izmit in a rented car and one had a drug record, while prosecutors opened an investigation.
- On April 7, 2026, a shootout occurred at the Israeli Consulate in Istanbul, resulting in the death of one gunman and injuries to two other individuals.
- Turkish authorities and security forces quickly cordoned off the area to manage the situation and initiate a forensic investigation into the motive behind the attack.
- Official statements from both Turkish and Israeli representatives have confirmed the casualties while emphasizing that security measures around diplomatic missions in the city have been heightened.
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Gunman Killed in Shootout Outside Israeli Consulate in Istanbul
A gunman was killed and two others wounded in a shootout with police on Tuesday outside the Israeli consulate in Istanbul, authorities said. Two police officers were also lightly injured. Governor Davut Gül said the attack took place at around 12:15 p.m. local time. One of the assailants was shot dead during the exchange of fire. It was not immediately clear whether the Israeli consulate was the intended target. According to a source familiar wi…
One Attacker Killed, Two Wounded In Shootout Near Israeli Consulate In Istanbul
What unfolds when gunfire erupts in one of a city’s busiest districts—right outside a diplomatic site?That’s exactly what happened in Istanbul, where a tense, minutes-long shootout broke out near the Israeli consulate. Witnesses described chaos: shots ringing out, police scrambling for cover. And bystanders caught in shock as the confrontation stretched on for nearly 10 minutes.Authorities say three attackers were involved—one killed, two wounde…
The death victim is one of the attackers. There are two slightly wounded police officers. The governor of Istanbul, Davut Gül, described the attack as "an action that leads to provocation".
There was an armed exchange of fire near the Israeli Consulate in the Beshiktash area of Istanbul, according to Hürriet.
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