One of the Israeli agents wounded in the attack in the Old City in Jerusalem, near one of the entrances to the Temple Mount for the Jews, died.
The Military Radio reports.
The toll has risen to at least 4 wounded officers.
According to the Military Radio, the agents were shot at.
According to other media, however, the attack took place with stabs and the assailant was killed by the security forces.
The Esplanade was closed to visits by Jews.