[PHOTOS IN EXTENDED ARTICLE] A suicide bombing attack took place on Shabbos morning  in Istanbul Turkey, targeting a group of Israelis. Three Israelis were among the dead in the attack. Foreign reports state a total of four innocent people were killed and a total of 40 wounded, including 11 Israelis.

The wounded Israelis are in four different hospitals in Turkey, with at least one listed in serious condition. The Israel Foreign Ministry Situation Room was activated and dealing with Turkish officials.

VIDEO BELOW SHOWS THE ACTUAL EXPLOSION OF THE SUICIDE BOMBER IN TURKEY

Additional information to follow.

7:45PM IL: Among the Israelis killed in the suicide bombing attack on Shabbos morning are two men and a woman. The Israel Foreign Ministry is confirming 11 Israelis were wounded in the blast, which took place in major shopping area.

Channel 10 TV News in Israel reports Turkish authorities had intelligence information of a potential suicide bomber, so much so that Germany days ahead of the attack removed its diplomatic officials from Ankara.

Two planes are preparing for takeoff from Ben-Gurion Airport carrying emergency medical equipment. MDA Chief of Operations Eli Bin reports MDA is working in cooperation with Turkish EMS and Health Ministry officials. Bringing home the wounded Israelis is a top priority, officials are reporting, with Bin explaining ICU physicians are among those flying to make sure they have the proper equipment and manpower to bring the injured home.

Photo Below: MDA team on motzei Shabbos preparing to takeoff for Turkey from Terminal 1 at Ben-Gurion Airport

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem/Photos: Zaka, MDA &  Media Resource Group)