Gunfire has been reported close to the Israeli consulate in Istanbul. Two police officers have reportedly been injured, while Turkish media reports that three suspects were "neutralised", with at least two killed. The consulate is in the north of Istanbul, Turkey's largest city, and comes amid heightened tensions around the US-Israeli war against Iran. No Israeli diplomats at consulate - sourcesThere are no Israeli diplomats stationed in Turkey at the moment, either at the consulate in Istanbul or the embassy in Ankara, according to both Reuters and AFP news agencies. Investigation launched into Istanbul shootingTurkey's justice ministry has confirmed it is investigating a shooting near the Israeli consulate in Istanbul.

Source: The Star April 07, 2026 12:14 UTC