What we know about the shooting by Istanbul’s Israeli consulate
Gunmen initiated a shooting near the Israeli consulate in Istanbul on Wednesday. The incident prompted an armed confrontation between the assailants and Turkish police forces stationed in the area. Details regarding the identities of the gunmen and their motives remain unclear.
The story so far
- Apr 7
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Open questions and key claims
The United States condemns today’s attack on the Israeli Consulate in Istanbul.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called the shooting a 'heinous act of terror'.
Two policemen were 'slightly injured' in the gun fight.
One of the assailants was linked to a group he described as “exploiting religion”.
The attackers had ties to an activist group that 'exploits religion'.
One attacker died and two were captured with injuries after a gunfight.
Two police officers sustained slight injuries in the clash.
Three assailants opened fire at police outside a building housing the Israeli Consulate in Istanbul.
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