Israel prohibits Palestinians with access to the old city of Jerusalem after a series of attacks

The Israeli police announced temporary measures that limit access to the old city of Jerusalem after a series of attacks on the Israelis. Most Palestinians will be prohibited to this part of the city over the next two days, the Russian Air Force service reports. According to Newsru Israel , on Sunday night, Arab hit a 15-year-old teenager with a knife, the attacking was shot by the police. The victim is hospitalized.

On Saturday evening, the victims of the Palestinian with a knife became two Israelis - Nekhemia Lavi (41 years old) and Aaaron Benet (21 years old). Another woman and the child were injured. According to some reports, the attack was made by an Islamic extremist. Maan Palestinian Agency reported that the attack was committed by 19-year-old Palestinian Arab Mukhanad Shafik, a resident of Ramalla, who wrote before on Facebook about the beginning of the third intifada. The radical group "Islamic jihad" announced a statement that says that he was in her ranks.

Within the framework of new measures, access to the Old City for two days will be open only for the Palestinians living there. In addition, Israeli citizens, schoolchildren and owners of shops and cafes located there will be able to enter the old city.

On Sunday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will hold an emergency meeting with the heads of special services.

For the past few weeks, the situation in Jerusalem remains tense due to regular outbreaks of violence between Israelis and Palestinians in the Temple Mountain area.