Istanbul Governor Davut Gül described the incident as “a move that smells of provocation,” noting that the Israeli mission has had no active diplomatic presence in the city following the war in Gaza.
“There has been no activity at the consulate for 2.5 years,” he said, adding that investigators are examining possible connections and motives.
The attack unfolded in the Beşiktaş district outside the Yapı Kredi Plaza complex, where security forces were stationed on duty near the consulate at the time. Two police officers also reported minor injuries, according to the interior ministry.
Turkey’s Minister of Justice Akın Gürlek said three prosecutors have been assigned to lead an investigation into the attacks.