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Consulate Shooting
Three assailants opened fire outside the Israeli consulate, wounding two police officers.
“Three people involved in the gun battle have been eliminated by Turkish police”
One attacker was killed and two others were captured.
The consulate has not been staffed since October 2023.
The slain gunman was connected to an organization that exploits religion.
The two injured attackers were brothers and one had a drug record.
Two police officers were lightly injured.
Investigation and Reactions
Istanbul's chief public prosecutor's office opened an investigation.
Video footage captured the gunfire exchange.
President Erdogan condemned the attack as a heinous act of terror.
Israel's Foreign Ministry strongly condemned the attack.
No Israeli diplomatic personnel were in the consulate at the time.