Turkish Police Kill Two Gunmen Following Armed Attack Near Israeli Consulate Office in Istanbul

Turkish security forces killed two gunmen after an armed attack near the Israeli Consulate in Istanbul left two police officers wounded.The assailants targeted the high-rise building in the Levent business district while armed with long-barreled rifles and dressed in camouflage.Justice Minister Akin Gurlek confirmed a major investigation following the gunfight that forced authorities to seal off the surrounding area.Israeli officials stated that no diplomats were present in the consulate as the motive for the midday assault remains under review.
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