Israeli consulate: Istanbul chaos as 'gunfire' and armed clashes erupt in Turkey

Forensic officers are now at the scene of the shooting in Istanbul.

Police officers "not seriosuly" injured, Turkey's interior ministry said.

Gunshots were heard in this short clip from the scene circulating on social media.

Police officers gather outside the Israeli Consulate.

The Israeli foreign ministry confirmed that at the time of the incident no members of staff were at the consulate.

More photos showing police at the scene of the shooting in Istanbul.

Interior minister Çiftçi said: "Three individuals who engaged in an armed clash with our police officers on duty in front of the Yapı Kredi Plaza Blocks in Istanbul have been neutralized.

"In the clash, two of our heroic police officers sustained minor injuries. The identities of the terrorists have been identified.

"It has been determined that the individuals, who arrived in Istanbul by a rental vehicle from Izmit, include one with ties to an organization that exploits religion; and it has also been established that one of the two terrorists, who are brothers, has a drug record."

Here is the full statement from Turkish Justice Minister Akın Gürlek sahred on X: "An investigation has been promptly launched by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office following reports of gunfire in the vicinity of the Israeli Consulate in Beşiktaş, Istanbul.

"As part of the investigation, one deputy chief public prosecutor and two public prosecutors have been assigned. The prosecutors immediately proceeded to the scene and began their examinations.

"Efforts to fully clarify all aspects of the incident are ongoing under the coordination of the Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office, in cooperation with the relevant law enforcement units. The investigation is being conducted thoroughly and from multiple angles. Respectfully announced to the public."

Interior Minister Çiftçi said: "Three individuals who engaged in an armed clash with our police officers in front of the Yapı Kredi Plaza Blocks in Istanbul have been neutralized, and two of our police officers sustained minor injuries," CNN Turk reported.

Here are more images from the scene shared by Turkish media.

CNN Turk said the Istanbul Governor confirmed one attacker was killed, and two others were wounded and captured.

According to local sources, there are no Israeli diplomats in Turkey.

Here is a photo from the scene, near the Israeli consulate in Istanbul.

The Turkish justice minister has confirmed an investigation has been launched after the shooting near the Israeli consulate.

Turkish media said that three individuals were killed by Turkish security forces.

Here is an update from Turkshis TV Haberturk saying two police officers were injured.

Turkish media said two police officers were injured, and three individuals neutralized.

Gunfire has been reported in Istanbul outside the Isreali consulate.