Berlin Israeli consulate attack
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The attack on the Israeli consulate in Berlin was perpetrated by PKK supporters on the Israeli consulate in Berlin, Germany, on 17 February 1999. Three people were killed and 14 were injured after security forces at the consulate opened fire on the PKK supporters.[1]
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Part of the Kurdish–Turkish conflict | |
Date | 17 February 1999; 25 years ago (1999-02-17) |
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Location | Israeli consulate, Berlin, Germany |
Coordinates | 52°29′00″N 13°17′20″E |
Type | Protests, vandalism, attempted raid |
Motive | Revenge for alleged Mossad involvement in the capture of Abdullah Öcalan |
Organised by | PKK supporters |
Outcome | See Aftermath |
Deaths | 3 |
Non-fatal injuries | 14 |
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