Turkey Israel Consulate Attack

Turkish officials say that gunmen attacked police outside a building housing the Israeli Consulate in Istanbul. The gunbattle left one assailant dead and two police officers wounded. Two other assailants were captured on Tuesday. The attackers carried long-barreled weapons. The area surrounding the building was quickly sealed off. Interior Minister Mustafa Ciftci said that at least one of the attackers was linked to a group he said was “exploiting religion” without naming the organization. Turkish Justice Minister Akin Gurlek said that an investigation has been launched. The consulate is located in a high-rise building.