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Gunmen Attack Israeli Consulate in Istanbul, Assailants Killed

newsApr 7, 2026652

Gunmen opened fire near the Israeli consulate in Istanbul's Besiktas district. Turkish security forces engaged the attackers and killed three assailants; one police officer was wounded. The consulate building has been closed for at least two years and was unstaffed during the attack. Authorities cordoned off the area and launched a criminal investigation with prosecutors assigned.

Key Highlights

Three assailants were killed by Turkish security forces outside the consulate.
One police officer was wounded during the exchange of gunfire at the scene.
The Besiktas consulate has been closed for at least two years, unstaffed.
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