Three gunmen open fire on police outside Israeli consulate in Istanbul

Three assailants opened fire on police outside the building housing the Israeli consulate in Istanbul on Tuesday, Turkish and international media reported.

AP said one attacker was killed and two others were wounded and detained after the exchange of fire. Turkish officials also said two police officers were slightly injured. The building was reported to be housing the Israeli consulate, but at least one report said the consulate was not staffed by Israeli diplomats at the time.

Authorities have not yet said what prompted the attack or whether the gunmen were linked to any group. Turkish officials said the men arrived from Izmit in a rented car, according to AP.

Israel’s Foreign Ministry condemned the attack and praised Turkish security forces for their response. Turkish investigators have launched an inquiry.

The incident is still developing, and the motive remains unclear.