Police Shootout Near Israeli Consulate in Istanbul Leads to Nine Arrests
On April 8, 2026, Turkish authorities detained nine individuals following a violent attack on police outside the Israeli consulate in Istanbul. During the shootout on Tuesday, one assailant was killed and two others were wounded and captured. Two police officers sustained minor injuries. The consulate had been closed due to security concerns stemming from the regional conflict. The investigation is ongoing to determine the assailants' affiliations and motives behind the targeted attack.