Three terrorists attack building housing Israeli Consulate in Istanbul April 7, 2026 Turkish authorities at the scene of a shooting outside the Israeli embassy in Istanbul, April 7, 2026. (X Screenshot)(X Screenshot)Three terrorists attack building housing Israeli Consulate in Istanbul Tweet Join Group Join WhatsApp Group Email https://worldisraelnews.com/gunmen-attack-building-housing-israeli-consulate-in-istanbul/ Email Print There was no immediate information on the identity of the attackers or what their motives may have been. By The Associated Press A gunfight erupted outside a building housing the Israeli Consulate in Istanbul on Tuesday, leaving two assailants dead and a police officer wounded, Turkey’s Haberturk broadcaster reported. The report said attackers were carrying long-barreled weapons. #sondakika İSTANBUL EMNİYETİ'NDEN AÇIKLAMA GELDİ İstanbul’da İsrail Başkonsolosluğu önünde çatışma çıktı. İlk belirlemelere göre 3 şüpheli etkisiz hale getirildi (2'si öldü, 1 eylemci yaralandı) 2 polis memuru yaralandı. https://t.co/6P6angJp5o pic.twitter.com/Dp03j5tCWF — SuperHaber (@superhaber) April 7, 2026 An exchange of fire with police killed two while a third assailant was captured. One officer sustained injuries during the clash. The area surrounding the building was quickly sealed off. There was no immediate information on the identity of the attackers or what their motives may have been. Turkey’s Justice Minister Akin Gurlek said an investigation has been launched. 🔴#SONDAKİKA | İsrail Konsolosluğu önünde saldırı girişiminde bulunan 3 şahıs etkisiz hale getirildi. 2 polis ise çatışmada yaralandı. (Kaynaklar) Konuyla ilgili resmi açıklamayı Valilik ve Emniyet yapacak. pic.twitter.com/hAwPryiDWy https://t.co/hAwPryiDWy https://t.co/35fefhHPMO — ibrahim Haskoloğlu (@haskologlu) April 7, 2026 Haberturk said the consulate occupies one or two floors inside the high-rise building. This is still a developing story. Israeli EmbassyIstanbulTerror Attack
