Authorities say three attackers were shot dead in a confrontation near the consulate as investigations continue into their identities and motives.
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A deadly confrontation unfolded Tuesday morning outside the Israeli consulate in Istanbul, where Turkish police fatally shot three armed individuals following an exchange of gunfire that left two security officers seriously injured.
Witness accounts and circulating footage from the scene, including a video shared online, show a police officer taking cover and drawing a weapon as gunshots echoed through the area. One individual was observed lying on the ground with visible injuries amid the chaos.
The consulate, located in the city’s Besiktas district, has reportedly not been operational for an extended period. A local community member told the Jerusalem Post that the facility has been closed for at least two years and is believed to be unstaffed.
Turkish officials have begun identifying those involved in the attack. According to coverage by the BBC, authorities report that one of the suspects had “ties to an organisation that exploits religion,” based on statements from the country’s interior minister.
Israel’s foreign ministry confirmed it is reviewing details of the incident and stated that no personnel were present at the consulate at the time of the shooting.
The incident occurred amid heightened regional tensions tied to ongoing conflict involving Israel and Iran, with security concerns elevated across multiple countries. Investigators are continuing to examine the circumstances surrounding the attack, including potential affiliations and motivations of the individuals involved.
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