Shots fired close to the Israeli consulate in Istanbul | EUROtoday

As of: April 7, 2026 • 12:42 p.m

Shots have been fired close to the Israeli consulate in Istanbul. According to official info, there may be a minimum of one useless. This is claimed to be an attacker. The space across the constructing was cordoned off.

According to official experiences, an attacker was killed by photographs fired by emergency companies close to the Israeli consulate within the Turkish metropolis of Istanbul. Two attackers are stated to be wounded, as are two cops. The media had beforehand reported two deaths. Emergency companies may very well be seen in photos in entrance of the consulate constructing within the Levent district.

There is mostly a powerful police presence within the space across the diplomatic mission. Television photos confirmed armed forces patrolling the world after the incident.

There is at present no info accessible in regards to the identification of the attackers or a motive for the crime. Turkish Justice Minister Akin Gürlek stated an investigation had been launched. According to Turkish media, the consulate occupies one or two flooring of a high-rise constructing within the metropolis. However, there have been no diplomatic employees from Israel in Istanbul for a number of years.