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ISIS attack on Israeli consulate rattles Turkey

A shootout outside the Israeli consulate general in Istanbul exposes suspected ISIS links and raises fresh security concerns in Turkey.

Police officials stand among traffic as they patrol near the Israeli Consulate following a shootout between gunmen and police, Istanbul, Turkey, April 7, 2026.

Welcome back to AL-MONITOR Turkey, where we take you through the biggest stories shaping the country. 

This week, a gun attack outside the Israeli consulate in Istanbul dominated headlines. Below, we unpack the latest developments on that, alongside a widening crackdown on the country’s main opposition — now pushed to the back burner as attention shifts to the war in Iran.

Wishing everyone a peaceful weekend.

Ezgi (Follow me on X: @ezgi_akin)

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