Palestinian government condemns suicide attacks in Istanbul

The Palestinian national unity government condemned on Wednesday terrorist attacks that targeted Ataturk airport in Istanbul on Tuesday, leaving 41 dead and 239 others wounded.

Targeting innocent civilians and travelers at the airport is a savage crime carried out by a terrorist mentality, spokesman for the government Youssef Mahmoud said.

He expressed heartfelt condolences to the Turkish government, people and families of the victims, wishing speedy recovery to all wounded.

Three attackers arrived in a taxi and began firing at the terminal entrance late on Tuesday. They blew themselves up after police fired back. At least 13 of those killed were of foreign or dual nationality.

Reports of the attack vary but it appears the attackers opened fire at the entrance where the X-ray machines are positioned, sparking an exchange with police. At least two ran into the building.

Footage on social media shows one moving through the building as people around him flee. He is shot by police and remains on the ground for about 20 seconds before blowing himself up. All three attackers were killed.

Source: MENA