Turkey Detains Nine Following Attack on Police Outside Israeli Consulate in Istanbul
Turkish authorities have detained nine individuals in connection with a shootout outside the building housing the Israeli Consulate in Istanbul. The incident, which occurred on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, resulted in the death of one assailant and the capture of two wounded brothers, Onur C. and Enes C., who had links to drug-related criminal activity. Two police officers sustained minor injuries during the confrontation. Interior Minister Mustafa Ciftci noted that one suspect was affiliated with a group exploiting religion, though no specific organization was named. At the time of the attack, the consulate was closed after Israel withdrew its diplomats due to deteriorating relations and security concerns following the start of the war in Gaza. The Islamic State has previously targeted Turkey. Israel's Foreign Ministry condemned the violence while commending Turkish efforts to prevent further harm.
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Turkey Detains Nine Following Attack on Police Outside Israeli Consulate in Istanbul
Turkish authorities have detained nine individuals in connection with a shootout outside the building housing the Israeli Consulate in Istanbul. The incident, which occurred on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, resulted in the death of one assailant and the capture of two wounded brothers, Onur C. and Enes C., who had links to drug-related criminal activity. Two police officers sustained minor injuries during the confrontation. Interior Minister Mustafa Ciftci noted that one suspect was affiliated with a group exploiting religion, though no specific organization was named. At the time of the attack, the consulate was closed after Israel withdrew its diplomats due to deteriorating relations and security concerns following the start of the war in Gaza. The Islamic State has previously targeted Turkey. Israel's Foreign Ministry condemned the violence while commending Turkish efforts to prevent further harm.
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