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Shooting reported near Israeli Consulate in Istanbul

Published April 7th, 2026 - 09:36 GMT
Israeli Consulate in Istanbul
Turkish riot police stand guard in front of the Israeli Consulate during an anti-Israeli protest in Istanbul. Photo by MUSTAFA OZER / AFP

ALBAWABA - Gunfire was reported near the Israeli consulate in Istanbul on Tuesday, local media confirmed.

This comes amid tension in the Middle East and the war between Israel alongside the United States against Iran.

The Consulate General of Israel in Istanbul is located in the Levent neighborhood of the Beşiktaş district.