Gunmen attack building housing Israeli Consulate in Istanbul

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by Khalil Hamra, Associated Press
April 7, 2026
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Gunmen attacked a building housing the Israeli Consulate in Istanbul, resulting in one death.

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Three assailants opened fire at police outside a building housing the Israeli Consulate in Istanbul on Tuesday. This attack sparked a gunfight with authorities, resulting in one assailant's death. The two other attackers were wounded and subsequently captured by Turkish officials. The incident occurred at a building housing the Israeli Consulate.

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