Israel is considering closing its historic Istanbul consulate, months after the building was targeted in a shooting and after Israeli diplomats were evacuated from Turkey following Oct. 7, AFP reported today.

Israel’s embassy in Ankara would remain open, but both the embassy and Istanbul consulate have been staffed by local Turkish personnel since Israeli diplomats were pulled from the country.

An Israeli source said no decision had been made, but the vacant Istanbul property is costing Israel money and was slated for demolition under earthquake-preparation plans