Reuters: Two Israeli policemen shot dead near Jerusalem holy site, gunmen killed
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Three Arab-Israeli gunmen shot dead two Israeli policemen near one of Jerusalem's most holy places on Friday and were then killed by security forces, police said.
It was one of the most serious attacks in years so close to the volatile holy site, known to Muslims as the Noble Sanctuary and to Jews as Temple Mount.
Israeli authorities shut the area to Muslims gathering for Friday prayers, prompting anger among Palestinian religious leaders. The Grand Mufti of Jerusalem, Mohammad Hussein, urged Palestinians to defy the closure and was later reported to have been detained.
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas condemned the attack in a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, but also said closing down the area could have repercussions.
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The Latest: Jerusalem shrine to remain closed after attack -- AP
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Israeli police killed in attack near Jerusalem holy site -- BBC
Two police officers, three suspects killed in shooting at Jerusalem holy site -- UPI
Two police officers dead in shooting attack near Jerusalem's Temple Mount -- DW
Gunmen kill two Israeli police officers at entrance to Jerusalem mosque complex -- Washington Post
Jerusalem shooting: Attack in Old City leaves two Israeli police dead, one injured -- ABC News Online
Jerusalem: Israeli policemen killed in shooting attack -- Al Jazeera
Israeli officials question Temple Mount status quo after terror attack -- The Jerusalem Post
Israeli forces detain Jerusalem's top Muslim cleric after attack: son -- AFP
UN chief fears Jerusalem attack could ignite more violence -- AFP
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