Police shot and wounded a man wielding an 11-inch knife who approached the Israeli embassy in Ankara, Turkey, CNN reported Wednesday.

The man, identified by authorities only as Osman Nuri C., approached the embassy carrying a bag and and the knife. He was warned to stop by a police officer who fired near his legs. When the man pointed the knife towards the officer, the officer shot him in the leg.

Turkish authorities said that the man has no police record and is not known to be affiliated with any terror group. He is believed to be suffering from mental illness.

Last month, Turkey’s parliament ratified an agreement to restore diplomatic relations between Israel and Turkey after a six-year break.

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