Three people were killed and two police officers were injured near the Israeli consulate in Istanbul. The incident occurred on Tuesday, and the area is guarded by law enforcement.

On Tuesday, a shooting incident near the Israeli consulate in Istanbul resulted in the death of three people and the injury of two police officers, according to information provided by Reuters, citing local press. A video recorded by Reuters captures a police officer drawing his weapon and taking cover as gunfire is heard, while a person was seen covered in blood.

The area around the Israeli consulate has a constant presence of law enforcement, and television footage showed armed police patrolling the area after the gunfire exchange. Authorities continue investigations to clarify the circumstances of this violent incident.