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2026 attack on Israeli consulate in Istanbul
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Leader · From the editorial desk28 Jun 2026
Istanbul's consulate attack exposes the delusion of diplomatic immunity
Turkey's mass arrests after gunmen targeted Israel's Istanbul mission won't solve the problem: states that weaponise grievance reap what they sow.
Notebook · From the editorial desk12 Jun 2026
The particular sound of a consulate that is not there
Amid arrests and statements, the Istanbul incident reminds us that diplomatic architecture talks loudest when emptied.
Briefing · From the editorial desk10 Jun 2026
Istanbul's consulate attack exposes the fiction of Turkish-Israeli security trust
Both governments called it terrorism, yet nearly 200 arrests and conflicting casualty reports reveal how little Ankara and Jerusalem actually share intelligence.
Briefing · From the editorial desk9 Jun 2026
The Istanbul consulate attack marks a dangerous new phase in Middle East conflict
When regional powers abandon restraint for visible, deniable violence on diplomatic soil, the rules of engagement have fundamentally changed.