Mahmoud Moti Hassana, a 32-year-old Palestinian from the Bethlehem area, was shot dead today (Tuesday) by a security guard. He allegedly tried to penetrate the security fence from the Judea and Samaria territories in the Al-Montar area into the city of Jerusalem.

Hassana was injured by the shooting and later his death was determined by medical officials who were called to the scene. The police said that the incident will be investigated and that the suspect was staying illegally in Israel.