Gunman Killed in Shootout Near Israeli Consulate in Istanbul, Officials Say
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- An armed man was killed and two others wounded in a shootout with police near the Israeli Consulate in Istanbul, with the attackers arriving by car armed with pistols and long-range rifles.
- The incident occurred around lunchtime in the Levent business district, with police officers sustaining injuries and the attackers identified as affiliated with an Islamist extremist group.
- Turkish Interior Minister Mustafa Ciftci described the attackers as “terrorists” and confirmed the two wounded suspects are brothers currently under interrogation.
- The attack highlights ongoing tensions between Turkey and Israel, amid strained diplomatic relations and Turkey’s criticism of Israel’s actions in Gaza.
- The U.S. ambassador to Turkey condemned the attack and commended Turkish security forces for their prompt response.
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