6 killed, 53 injured in Istanbul explosion, no Israelis reported injured
While the cause of the blast has not yet been confirmed, footage reportedly from the scene appeared to show a backpack exploding.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Published: NOVEMBER 13, 2022
At least six people were killed and 53 others were injured in an explosion on a central thoroughfare in Istanbul, Turkey on Sunday afternoon, according to the Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. State broadcaster TRT and other media showed ambulances and police heading to the scene on Istanbul's popular Istiklal Street in the Beyoglu district.
"Efforts to take over Turkey and the Turkish nation through terrorism will not yield results," said Erdogan at a press conference, adding that initial reports indicated that the incident was a terrorist attack and that a female suspect was involved.
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While the cause of the blast has not yet been confirmed, footage reportedly from the scene appeared to show a backpack exploding.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Published: NOVEMBER 13, 2022
At least six people were killed and 53 others were injured in an explosion on a central thoroughfare in Istanbul, Turkey on Sunday afternoon, according to the Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. State broadcaster TRT and other media showed ambulances and police heading to the scene on Istanbul's popular Istiklal Street in the Beyoglu district.
"Efforts to take over Turkey and the Turkish nation through terrorism will not yield results," said Erdogan at a press conference, adding that initial reports indicated that the incident was a terrorist attack and that a female suspect was involved.
more.............. https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-722254