Tensions between Israelis
and Palestinians have escalated since last month, fuelled by clashes at a
flashpoint holy site in Jerusalem, in the West Bank, and across the Gaza
border, as well as the wave of stabbings.
The Israel's cabinet has
authorised police to seal off "parts of Jerusalem", in an attempt to
halt a wave of deadly attacks.
After an emergency meeting,
the cabinet said soldiers would also be deployed to help police in some areas.
The moves come after police
said three Israelis were killed and more than 20 hurt in shooting and stabbing
attacks in Jerusalem and central Israel.
Two attackers in Jerusalem,
identified as Palestinian, were shot by police.
Police said they acted
after the assailants shot and stabbed passengers on a bus.
Another Israeli died after
being run down and stabbed elsewhere in the city.
Later, a Palestinian was
killed in clashes with Israeli forces in the West Bank city of Bethlehem,
medics said.
Near-daily stabbings by
Palestinians have left dozens of Israelis dead and wounded over the past
fortnight. Several attackers and at least 18 other Palestinians have also been
killed.
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