Gunmen attack building housing Israeli Consulate in Istanbul
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“Three assailants opened fire at police outside a building housing the Israeli Consulate in Istanbul on Tuesday (April 7, 2026), sparking a gunfight that left one attacker dead, Turkish officials said.”
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— On 7 April, 2026, there was an attack on the Israeli Consulate in Istanbul, Turkey. Heavy gunfire started outside of the building.
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— On 2 October 2018, Jamal Khashoggi, a Saudi dissident journalist, was killed by agents of the Saudi government at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, Turkey. Khashoggi was ambushed and strangled by a 15-…
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— An ongoing conflict between the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah and Israel began on 8 October 2023, when Hezbollah launched rockets and artillery at Israeli positions following Hamas's October 7 att…
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“The two other assailants were captured with injuries.”
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— April is the fourth month of the year in the Gregorian and Julian calendars. Its length is 30 days.
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— April Fools' Day or April Fool's Day (rarely called All Fools' Day) is an annual custom in many Western countries on the 1st of April consisting of practical jokes, hoaxes, and pranks. Jokesters often…
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— Two Days in April is a 2007 documentary film by director Don Argott that follows four NFL prospects (Derek Hagan, Clint Ingram, DonTrell Moore and Travis Wilson) through the process of preparing for a…
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“Two police officers sustained slight injuries in the clash, Istanbul Gov. Davut Gul told reporters.”
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— The 100th Anniversary of the Republic of Turkey refers to the events organized in 2023 to commemorate the centennial of the proclamation of the Republic of Turkey.
Official celebrations were coordinat…
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— The walls of Constantinople (Turkish: Konstantinopolis Surları; Greek: Τείχη της Κωνσταντινούπολης) are a series of defensive stone walls that have surrounded and protected the city of Constantinople …
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— Üsküdar (Turkish pronunciation: [ysˈcydaɾ]) is a municipality and district of Istanbul Province, Turkey. Its area is 35 km2, and its population is 524,452 (2022). It is a large and densely populated d…
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“The assailants were carrying long-barrelled weapons.”
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“Interior Minister Mustafa Cifti wrote on X that the attackers had travelled to Istanbul from the neighbouring city of Izmit in a rented car.”
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“One of the assailants was linked to a group he described as 'exploiting religion,' without naming the organisation.”
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“The Islamic State group has carried out deadly attacks in Turkiye in the past.”
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“Two of the attackers were brother and one had a criminal record related to drugs.”
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“The consulate is located in a high-rise building.”
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“Officials said there are no Israeli diplomats present in Israeli missions in Turkiye. Israel withdrew its diplomats amid security concerns and deteriorating relations with Turkiye, following the war in Gaza.”
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“Turkiye's Justice Minister Akin Gurlek said an investigation has been launched.”
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