Israel condemns Istanbul consulate attack, hails swift Turkish security action

Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly condemned a terrorist attack targeting its consulate in Istanbul, reaffirming its stance against acts of violence directed at diplomatic missions.

In a statement, the ministry denounced the incident and expressed appreciation for the response of Turkish security forces, Caliber.Az reports.

We strongly condemn the terrorist attack on the Israeli Consulate in Istanbul today.
We appreciate the Turkish security forces’ swift action in thwarting this attack.
Israeli missions around the world have been subjected to countless threats and terrorist attacks.
Terror will…

— Israel Foreign Ministry (@IsraelMFA) April 7, 2026

“We strongly condemn the terrorist attack on the Israeli Consulate in Istanbul today.

We appreciate the Turkish security forces’ swift action in thwarting this attack.

Israeli missions around the world have been subjected to countless threats and terrorist attacks.

Terror will not deter us,” the ministry said.

By Vafa Guliyeva