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Security forces in the old city of Jerusalem (archive image)
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According to the hospital, an Israeli was killed and at least three others were injured in an attack in the old city of Jerusalem on Sunday.
According to the police, an alleged Palestinian attacker had opened fire on passers-by.
According to a police spokesman, the assassin was also shot dead by security forces.
In addition to the rifle, he had a knife with him.
It is said to be a 42-year-old teacher from East Jerusalem.
Four men were reportedly injured in the incident near the Temple Mount, one of whom later died in hospital.
The AP news agency reported that the deceased was a 26-year-old Jewish immigrant from South Africa.
The Temple Mount with the Dome of the Rock and the Al-Aqsa Mosque is the third holiest site in Islam.
But it is also holy to Jews because two Jewish temples used to stand there.
Violent incidents occur again and again in the area of the strictly guarded facility.
A Palestinian youth was shot dead in Jerusalem on Wednesday after stabbing two Israeli border police officers.
him / dpa / AP