Israel weighs closing Istanbul consulate amid deepening diplomatic crisis with Turkey

🌐 ynetnews (Turkey) — 2026-05-19

Amid a diplomatic crisis with Turkey, Israel is contemplating the closure of its consulate in Istanbul. The decision reflects escalating tensions between the two nations following recent events.

Both Israeli missions in Turkey, the embassy in Ankara and the consulate in Istanbul, have been unmanned since the October 7 Hamas massacre.

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Israel weighs closing Istanbul consulate amid deepening diplomatic crisis with Turkey

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