A Palestinian man has reportedly stabbed and killed two people in Jerusalem’s Old City before being shot dead by police. One woman is also said to be
ADVERTISEMENTA Palestinian man has reportedly stabbed and killed two people in Jerusalem’s Old City before being shot dead by police.
One woman is also said to be in a critical condition, while a toddler suffered minor injuries.
“The terrorist approached a group of Jews, whipped out a knife and began stabbing,” said Israeli police spokesman Micky Rosenfeld.
Palestinian militant group Islamic Jihad issued a statement, claiming the attacker as one of its members.
The incident comes amid a surge in violence in the city and the West Bank.
There have been frequent clashes between Israeli police and Palestinians at the al-Aqsa mosque compound.
On Thursday, an Israeli couple were shot dead in a suspected Palestinian drive-by attack near a West Bank Jewish settlement.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is due to convene an emergency meeting with security officials on Sunday and a security cabinet meeting on Monday.