ISTANBUL: Turkish security forces are reported to have engaged and killed three armed assailants who attempted to storm the Israeli Consulate in Istanbul, according to CNN Turk and official reports.
Two Turkish police officers were injured in the exchange of heavy gunfire which was heard near the consulate earlier today. The situation remains active as authorities investigate the motive and confirm details.
#BREAKING Turkish security forces killed three people at Israeli consulate in Istanbul: Turkish mediapic.twitter.com/x53dlIi9s1 https://t.co/RJpVCZC4iH
— Guy Elster גיא אלסטר (@guyelster) April 7, 2026
Armed attack targets the Israeli Consulate in Istanbul, Turkey reports confirm at least one person wounded as gunfire erupts at the scene and 3 deaths🇮🇱🇹🇷🚨 pic.twitter.com/FJelprGbiP
— Mr. B (@Just_ANormalman) April 7, 2026
This is a developing story — updates to follow as more information becomes available.
