Gunmen Attack Israeli Consulate in Istanbul; One Killed, Two Captured
Key Takeaways
- One gunman killed; two other attackers wounded; two police officers injured.
- Attackers arrived by car outside the Istanbul consulate, carrying pistols and long-range rifles.
- Casualty counts are disputed; some reports say one dead, others three.
Consulate Shooting
Three assailants opened fire outside the Israeli consulate, wounding two police officers.
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.
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