Gunman Killed, Two Arrested After Shooting Near Israeli Consulate in Istanbul
A shootout near the Israeli Consulate in Istanbul resulted in one attacker dead, two wounded and arrested, and two police officers injured.
On April 7, 2026, a shootout occurred near the Israeli Consulate in Istanbul's Levent district, resulting in the death of one attacker and injuries to two others, who were subsequently arrested. Two police officers sustained minor injuries during the incident.
The assailants, armed with long-barreled weapons, arrived from Izmit in a rented vehicle. Interior Minister Mustafa Çiftçi stated that one of the attackers had links to a group exploiting religion, while the other two are brothers, one with a drug-related criminal record.
The consulate was unstaffed at the time, as Israeli diplomats had withdrawn in 2023 amid heightened tensions following the Gaza conflict.
The Turkish government condemned the attack, labeling it a terrorist act, and launched an investigation with three prosecutors assigned to the case. Both Israel and the United States praised Turkish authorities for their swift response.