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Three people killed in gun clash near Israeli consulate in Istanbul, media says
Authorities said the attackers carried long-barreled weapons and two police officers were lightly injured as prosecutors opened an investigation.
- On Tuesday, April 7, 2026, three gunmen opened fire outside the building housing the Israeli Consulate in Istanbul's Levent district, wounding two police officers in the exchange.
- Israel's foreign ministry confirmed the consulate is "unmanned" and has been closed since staff were evacuated following the October 7, 2023, Hamas-led attacks, though armed police remain stationed nearby.
- Reuters video showed police officers taking cover as shots rang out for at least 10 minutes; Turkish security forces "neutralised" the three attackers, with two killed and one wounded.
- Justice Minister Akin Gurlek launched an investigation with three prosecutors assigned, while Interior Minister Mustafa Ciftci stated one assailant arrived from Izmit in a rental vehicle, linked to an "organisation that exploits the region."
- Turkish officials are now scrutinizing potential extremist links, while tensions between Turkey and Israel remain elevated given the site's location in a central business district hosting major financial institutions.
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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".
·Portugal
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There was an armed exchange of fire near the Israeli Consulate in the Beshiktash area of Istanbul, according to Hürriet.
·Riga, Latvia
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In front of the Israeli Consulate in the Turkish metropolis in Istanbul, shots have been fired. One of three attackers is reportedly killed. What is behind it?
·Düsseldorf, Germany
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The first shots around 12 locals, injured two policemen. The attack by three armed men, two are brothers. The consulate has been closed for two and a half years.
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Leaning Left50Leaning Right39Center49Last UpdatedBias Distribution36% Left
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C 36%
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