New violence breaks-out in Jerusalem

Violent scenes continue to play out even after Israel’s cabinet authorised police to seal off “parts of Jerusalem”, in an attempt to halt a wave of deadly attacks.
A day after soldiers were deployed to help police in some areas, attacks have continued in parts of Jerusalem only hours after Israeli forces launched a major security operation in Arab areas of the city.
On Wednesday morning police blocked entrances to Jabal Mukaber, a district that was home to three men accused of killing three Israelis on Tuesday.
Hours later, police said they shot dead a Palestinian who stabbed an Israeli woman at Jerusalem’s main bus station.
A Palestinian also tried to stab a policeman near the walled Old City. He too was shot dead by police, they added.

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Since the beginning of October, seven Israelis have been killed and dozens wounded in shooting and stabbing attacks, the Israeli authorities say.
At least 30 Palestinians have also been killed, including assailants, and hundreds have been injured, according to the Palestinian health ministry.
US State Department spokesman John Kirby said the White House was “concerned” at “reports of security activity that could indicate the potential excessive use of force” by Israeli authorities
The White House and State Department confirmed that Secretary of State John Kerry would travel to the region soon, without giving more details
In an interview with the Jerusalem Post, Mr Kirby tried to downplay comments made by Mr Kerry indicating he believed Israel’s settlements policy was to blame for the violence
Credit: BBC News

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