Gunmen attack building housing Israeli Consulate in Istanbul
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Key Points:
- Three assailants armed with long-barreled weapons opened fire outside the Israeli Consulate in Istanbul, resulting in a gunfight that left one attacker dead and two wounded and captured, according to Turkish officials.
- Two police officers sustained minor injuries during the attack, which took place in the Levent business district; no Israeli diplomats were present as Israel had withdrawn its staff amid security concerns related to the Gaza war.
- Interior Minister Mustafa Cifti stated the attackers traveled from Izmit in a rented car, with one linked to a religiously exploited group; the two wounded assailants are brothers currently under interrogation.
- Turkish authorities have launched an investigation led by three prosecutors, and security forces secured the area while forensic teams collected evidence.
- Turkish President Erdogan condemned the attack as "treacherous," affirming continued efforts against terrorism, while both the U.S. and Israeli governments praised Turkey's swift response.
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