Gunfire Around Israeli Consulate in Istanbul
News sources reported gunfire around the building of the Israeli Consulate in Istanbul, resulting in the deaths of three people.
Two Turkish police officers were also injured during the shooting. The attackers carried large firearms, and a gunfight with the police resulted in the deaths of two attackers and the arrest of a third.
The Turkish government accuses Israel of instigating war in the region, and the Turkish public generally holds a negative view of Israel.
It is reported that the consulate has been closed for approximately a year and that Israeli diplomats are not present in Turkey.
The Public Prosecutor’s Office of the country has ordered an immediate investigation into the attack. There is currently no information available regarding the identities of the attackers or their potential motives.
The Review
Gunfire Around Israeli Consulate in Istanbul
News sources reported gunfire around the building of the Israeli Consulate in Istanbul, resulting in the deaths of three people.
