Shooting Near Israeli Consulate in Istanbul: 3 Suspects Killed, 2 Police Officers Wounded

Turkish police confirmed on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, that three suspects were "neutralized" following a violent shooting near the Israeli Consulate in Istanbul. The clash left the three gunmen dead and two Turkish police officers injured. Official sources confirmed that no Israeli diplomats were present in the building at the time of the attack, as they had previously left the country due to the ongoing regional conflict.

Immediate Investigation:

Turkey's Justice Minister announced that three prosecutors have been assigned to investigate the incident. Security forces have cordoned off the area as they search for potential links to the regional escalation between Iran, Israel, and the U.S.