One gunman killed and two injured in shooting at Israeli consulate in Istanbul

Author: bbc.comPublished on: April 7, 2026Country: Turkey
Crime & Law
One gunman killed and two injured in shooting at Israeli consulate in Istanbul

A gunman was killed and two others were injured in a shootout near the Israeli consulate in Istanbul. The two injured policemen were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, while the deceased gunman was identified as Yunus E.S., connected to a terrorist organization. The attack occurred in broad daylight, with no Israeli diplomatic personnel present at the consulate, which has been empty for two and a half years due to deteriorating relations between Turkey and Israel.

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