Intense shooting outside the Israeli Consulate in Istanbul today has left three people dead. Turkish police swiftly moved in, identifying the attackers as suspected terrorists. It all unfolded in Beşiktaş, with a violent clash lasting about six minutes, according to local reports. Tragically, among the deceased are two of the alleged perpetrators.
The incident didn’t conclude without further injuries either. Another alleged attacker is in custody with injuries, while two other people sustained minor injuries, including heroic police officers who faced the armed suspects. Despite the dramatic events, the consulate itself has reportedly not been in regular use for about a year and a half.
Residents near the scene described moments of panic as they sought cover amid the chaos. Turkish Interior Minister Mustafa Ciftci clarified, “Three individuals who clashed with our police have been neutralised.” Investigations are ongoing, as authorities work to uncover all dimensions of this alarming incident. Stay alert with us for more updates on this developing story.