1 gunman shot dead outside Israeli consulate in Istanbul, 2 other gunmen injured, police say

Two police officers were also injured in the gunfire exchange, police said.

ByDavid Brennan, Jon Haworth, and Engin Bas
April 7, 2026, 6:39 AM

LONDON -- One gunman was shot dead outside the Israeli consulate in Istanbul and two other gunmen were injured on Tuesday, Turkish police told ABC News.

The men, who were wearing camouflage trousers, approached the consulate before engaging in a gunfight with armed police and security. Two police officers were injured in the exchange, police said.

PHOTO: Gunmen Attack Building That Housed Israeli Consulate In Istanbul
ISTANBUL, TURKEY - APRIL 7: Forensic teams search the area outside a building that previously housed the Israeli Consulate after gunman opened fire on April 7, 2026 in Istanbul, Turkey. Two gunmen have been shot dead and a third captured by police after they opened fire outside the building that previously housed the Israeli Consulate in Istanbul. (Photo by Burak Kara/Getty Images)
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Police officials stand amongst traffic as they patrol near The Israeli Consulate in Istanbul, April 7, 2026, following a shootout between gunmen and police.
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Turkish Police's special forces stand guard at the scene outside a building that previously housed the Israeli Consulate after gunman opened fire, April 7, 2026 in Istanbul, Turkey.
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The Israeli consulate in Istanbul has been closed since Oct 7., 2023.

ABC News’ Joe Simonetti contributed to this report.

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