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2026 attack on Israeli consulate in Istanbul
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| 2026 attack on Israeli consulate in Istanbul | |
|---|---|
| Part of Turkey–Islamic State conflict | |
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| Location | 41°4′53″N 29°0′45.6″E / 41.08139°N 29.012667°E Istanbul, Turkey |
| Date | 7 April 2026 12:15 (UTC+3) |
| Target | Consulate General of Israel in Istanbul and police officers |
Attack type | Shootout, terrorist attack |
| Deaths | 1 (a perpetrator) |
| Injured | 4 (including 2 perpetrators) |
| Perpetrators | |
No. of participants | 3 |
| Motive | Religious terrorism |
On 7 April, 2026, three gunmen attacked the Israeli Consulate in Istanbul, Turkey. One attacker was killed while two other gunmen and two police officers sustained injuries.[2][3] Both Turkey and Israel declared the attack an act of terrorism.[4]
Background
The attack took place during the 2026 Iran war, causing high tensions all around the Middle East and the European continent.[5] The conflict has strained Israel–Turkey relations.[6]
The three gunmen arrived in Istanbul via a rental car from İzmit, around 100 kilometres east of Istanbul.[7]
The attack
On 7 April, 2026, at 12:15 pm (UTC+3),[7] three perpetrators opened fire next to the Israeli Consulate building in Istanbul. At least two dozens shots were heard in less than a minute. The consulate was not staffed at the time of the shooting.[1] One of the attackers was killed by a police officer. Two perpetrators were injured and captured, and two police officers were lightly injured.[8] Both officers were transported to hospital in non-life threatening condition.[1]
Investigation
Turkey police sealed off the area and the incident was being investigated as an terrorist attack.[9] Turkish interior minister Mustafa Çiftçi identified the deceased gunman as Yunus E.S., and the injured being Onur Ç and Enes Ç, who are brothers. He claimed Yunus E.S. belonged to a group connected to "an organisation that exploits religion". Turkish media speculated that this might be the Islamic State, although no group had claimed responsibility for it at the time.[1] Nine people were detained in connection with the attack.[10]
In a nationwide operation Turkey arrested nearly 200 Islamic State suspects.[11][12]
Reactions
The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the attack, calling it an act of Islamic terrorism, and thanked the Turkish security forces' quick action.[1]
United States Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack condemned the attack, calling it an "attack on international order" and commending the Turkish security forces for their response.[13]
Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan called it a "heinous terrorist attack" and said it would not affect or damage Turkey's trust and security.[6]
See also
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 "One gunman killed, two others 'neutralised' in shooting at Israeli consulate in Istanbul, governor says". BBC News. 7 April 2026. Retrieved 7 April 2026.
- ↑ "Gunmen attack building housing Israeli Consulate in Istanbul". The Washington Post. 7 April 2026. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 7 April 2026.
- ↑ "Gunmen attack building housing Israeli Consulate in Istanbul". AP News. 7 April 2026. Retrieved 7 April 2026.
- ↑ "Shooting near Israeli consulate in Turkiye declared 'terror' attack". Al Jazeera. 7 April 2026. Retrieved 7 April 2026.
- ↑ "Iran war latest: oil crisis worse than all others, energy chief warns". www.thetimes.com. 7 April 2026. Retrieved 7 April 2026.
- 1 2 Emin Caliskan, Mehmet; Usta, Bulent; Sezer, Murad (7 April 2026). "Gunfight outside Israeli consulate in Istanbul leaves one attacker dead". Reuters.
- 1 2 "Gunfight outside Israeli consulate in Istanbul leaves attacker dead". ABC News. 7 April 2026. Retrieved 7 April 2026.
- ↑ "At least two dead in gunfight outside Israeli consulate in Istanbul". 2026.
- ↑ "Breaking news. Two gunmen killed in shooting incident near Israeli consulate in Istanbul". www.euronews.com. 2026. Retrieved 7 April 2026.
- ↑ "Turkey detains 9 over attack outside the Israeli Consulate in Istanbul". The Washington Post. 8 April 2026. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 8 April 2026.
- ↑ "Nearly 200 arrests in Turkey after attack on Israeli consulate - AL-MONITOR: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent news source since 2012". www.al-monitor.com. Retrieved 9 April 2026.
- ↑ "Nearly 200 arrests in Turkey after attack on Israeli consulate". France 24. 8 April 2026. Retrieved 9 April 2026.
- ↑ ""Attack on international order": US condemns attack on Israeli Consulate in Istanbul". The Tribune. 8 April 2026. Retrieved 7 April 2026.
