Turkish Authorities Detain Nine in Probe of Attack Outside Israeli Consulate in Istanbul

ISTANBUL -- Turkish authorities detained nine people as part of an investigation into an attack on police outside a building housing the Israeli Consulate in Istanbul. The attack took place on Tuesday and left one assailant dead. Two other assailants were wounded and captured during the shootout in the city's financial and business district, while two police officers sustained slight injuries, according to officials.

Anadolu Agency, Turkey's state-run news agency, reported the detentions on Wednesday. Security forces conducted operations in Istanbul as well as in the provinces of Konya and Kocaeli. The nine suspects were being questioned along with the two injured assailants, the agency stated, without providing further details.

Attack Officials noted that the attackers had traveled from the city of Izmit, in Kocaeli province, in a rented car. The attack occurred amid tensions following the war in Gaza.

Officials noted that the consulate was closed at the time of the attack. Israel's Foreign Ministry condemned the incident on Tuesday and praised the Turkish authorities for preventing further violence.

The incident highlights ongoing security challenges in Turkey amid regional tensions.

The attack targeted a location associated with Israel in a major commercial area of Istanbul. Investigations continue, with authorities questioning the detained individuals to determine further connections.