Shots are heard near the Israeli consulate in Istanbul; there are dead and injured, says Turkish media

Shots are heard near the Israeli consulate in Istanbul A shooting occurred near the Israeli consulate in Istanbul, Turkey, this Tuesday (7). Three people died and at least two were injured, according to Turkish media. ✅ Follow the g1 international news channel on WhatsApp There was an exchange of gunfire between suspects and security forces present at the scene. Security guards killed two suspects, and two police officers were injured, according to Turkish state media. The NTV channel, on the other hand, stated that three suspects had been neutralized. A video released by the Reuters news agency showed a police officer pulling out a gun and taking cover as gunshots were heard (see the video above). A person was seen lying on the ground covered in blood, according to images of the incident. Sources told Reuters that there are no Israeli diplomats currently posted in Türkiye, neither at the consulate in Istanbul nor the embassy in Ankara. The Turkish government confirmed the shooting. The Ministry of Justice said it had opened an investigation into the incident. It is not yet known what the suspects’ motivation was for carrying out the attack, nor whether there is any connection with the war between Israel, the USA and Iran, which has lasted more than a month. A man was arrested, according to British broadcaster BBC. Turkish special forces were called into the incident. Soldiers wearing military clothing and equipment such as anti-bullet shields were seen at the scene. This report is being updated. Police in action during shooting near the Israeli consulate in Istanbul, Turkey, on April 7, 2026. REUTERS/Murad Sezer Turkish police special forces soldiers respond to shooting near the Israeli consulate in Istanbul, Turkey, on April 7, 2026 REUTERS/Murad Sezer See the videos that are trending on g1

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