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Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Three killed, including two attackers, in exchange of fire near Israeli consulate in Istanbul
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleThree people were killed — two of them assailants — and two police officers were injured in a gunfire incident near the building housing the Israeli consulate in Istanbul, Turkey’s Haberturk broadcaster reports.
The report says attackers were carrying long-barreled weapons. An exchange of fire with police killed two while a third assailant was captured. One officer sustained injuries during the clash.
Reuters video shows a police officer pulling out a gun and taking cover as gunshots resounded. One person is seen covered in blood.
A strong armed police presence is always maintained in the area near the Israeli consulate. Television footage showed armed police patrolling in the area after the shooting.
The consulate was empty at the time of the incident, says the Foreign Ministry.
Turkish police report killing three terrorists outside of the Israeli Consulate in Istanbul, Turkey.
Reported:
1 killed, 1 injured
3 terrorists eliminated pic.twitter.com/JapVAQhZ1P— Mossad Commentary (@MOSSADil) April 7, 2026
Lazar Berman contributed to this report.
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