Davutoglu Says Everything Under Control At Turkish Embassy In Tel Aviv

Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said on Tuesday that everything was under control at Turkish embassy in Tel Aviv.
Earlier in the day, gunfire was heard at Turkish Embassy in Tel Aviv as a man, reported to be a Palestinian, attempted to take hostage a member of the embassy staff.
Davutoglu, who is currently visiting the southeastern province of Kilis, replied to questions of reporters on the incident and said, "everything is under control in the embassy. All staff are safe. The man who broke into the embassy demanded asylum. He is under custody and in good health. An investigation is under way."

TEL AVIV EMBASSY ASSAILANT UNDER INTERROGATION
Turkish Foreign Ministry said that a man, who broke into the Turkish Embassy in Tel Aviv, was captured by embassy security guards and he was under interrogation at the embassy compound.
"The man is being interrogated by us and a probe into the incident is underway," the ministry said in a statement on Tuesday.
Earlier in the day, gunfire was heard at Turkish Embassy in Tel Aviv as a man, reported to be a Palestinian, attempted to take hostage a member of the embassy staff.
The man was carrying a knife, a fuel can and a gun, which was later understood to be a toy, the ministry statement said.
"He climbed to the first floor, broke the window and entered the building," it said.
"The man was captured by embassy guards as he was raving that he was seeking asylum and attempted to take hostage our Vice Consul," it added.
The ministry said all embassy staff were in good health.
(TÇ-EÖ)