Istanbul Police Kill Two Gunmen at Israeli Consulate Amid Attack
Two attackers were killed in a shootout near the Israeli consulate in Istanbul's Besiktas district. Two police officers were injured during the incident. The attack occurred even as security measures around diplomatic missions were heightened.
The Incident
Three armed men attempted to storm the building housing the Israeli consulate in Istanbul's Levent business district, according to Orda.kz. Two of the attackers were armed with long-barreled weapons. Security personnel and police engaged in a ten-minute shootout, resulting in the deaths of two attackers and the injury and capture of a third.
Security and Investigation
The attack occurred at the Yapı Kredi Plaza, where the consulate is located. Turkish authorities reported that the attackers arrived from Izmit in a rented vehicle. One suspect reportedly had ties to a religious extremist group, while another had a criminal record. The Istanbul prosecutor's office has launched an investigation, with investigators currently on site.
What's Next
The Istanbul prosecutor's office will continue its investigation into the attack. It remains unclear whether the incident was directly linked to the consulate or other motives.
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Istanbul Police Kill Two Gunmen at Israeli Consulate Amid Attack
