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Israeli police fatally shoot Palestinian in Jerusalem

Anadolu Agency MIDDLE EAST
Published August 17,2020
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A Palestinian youth was fatally shot by Israeli police for allegedly stabbing a border guard in Jerusalem late Monday, Israel's state broadcaster said.

According to the Israeli Broadcasting Corporation, the border guard sustained a moderate injury and was hospitalized.

In a statement, the Israeli police said the border guard was injured near the Lions' Gate in the Old City.

The police said that the "attacker" was neutralized.