Breaking News: Armed clash in front of the Israeli Consulate! 2 police officers injured, identities of terrorists revealed
An attack was carried out on the Israeli Consulate located in Levent. It was reported that 2 police officers were injured in the resulting clash, and 3 individuals were neutralized.
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An armed attack was carried out on the Israeli Consulate General in Istanbul at approximately 12:20 PM.
Gunshots were heard in Levent, in the area where the Israeli Consulate and İş Bank are located. It was learned that police engaged in a clash with individuals whose numbers have not yet been determined. pic.twitter.com/Ujz7Ax88i7
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It was reported that 2 police officers were injured in the resulting clash, and 3 terrorists were neutralized.
The road leading from Zincirlikuyu to Levent was closed by traffic police.
IDENTITIES OF THE TERRORISTS REVEALED
The identities of the terrorists were announced as Onur Ç., Enes Ç., and Yunus E.S.
During the operation, Yunus E.S. was killed, while Onur Ç., who was captured wounded,
was stated to have a criminal record for drug-related offenses.
INVESTIGATION LAUNCHED
Minister of Justice Akın Gürlek stated the following on his X account:
"It is stated that the clash in Levent lasted for approximately 5 minutes and that the 3 suspects who arrived at the scene and opened fire on the police were neutralized.
An investigation has been immediately launched by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office regarding the reports of gunfire in the vicinity of the Israeli Consulate located in the Beşiktaş district of Istanbul.
Within the scope of the investigation, one deputy chief public prosecutor and two public prosecutors have been assigned; our public prosecutors have promptly arrived at the scene and begun their examinations.
In order to clarify all aspects of the incident, efforts are being continued in coordination with our Chief Public Prosecutor's Office and the relevant law enforcement units, and the investigation is being conducted meticulously and from multiple angles.
Respectfully announced to the public.
MINISTER CIFTCI ANNOUNCED! TWO ARE BROTHERS
Minister of Interior Mustafa Çiftçi made a statement on his X account:
"Three individuals who engaged in an armed clash with our police officers on duty in front of the Yapı Kredi Plaza Blocks in Istanbul have been neutralized. Two of our heroic police officers were slightly injured in the clash.
The identities of the terrorists have been determined. It was established that the individuals, who arrived in Istanbul from Izmit in a rental car, had links to an organization that exploits religion; it was also determined that one of the 2 terrorists, who were brothers, had a criminal record for drugs."
Three individuals who engaged in an armed clash with our police officers on duty in front of the Yapı Kredi Plaza Blocks in Istanbul have been neutralized. Two of our heroic police officers were slightly injured in the clash.
The identities of the terrorists have been determined. It was established that the individuals arrived in Istanbul from Izmit in a rental vehicle, that one of them had ties to an organization that exploits religion, and that one of the two terrorists, who were brothers, had a criminal record for narcotics.
The clash took place on Büyükdere Street, which experiences heavy traffic. Due to the shootout that lasted for minutes, many citizens took cover behind their vehicles to avoid being injured.
Police teams were dispatched to the scene one after another. It was learned that the consulate has not been operational and has been closed for approximately a year and a half.