AMMAN — A Palestinian young man was shot dead early Monday by Israeli soldiers in Bab Al-Asbat area in the occupied city of Jerusalem.

The Israeli radio, which reported the news, claimed the young man was shot dead after stabbing two Border Israeli guards in Jerusalem.

The two soldiers were moderately wounded, the radio added.

A state of high tension prevailed in the old city of Jerusalem, after Israeli troops increased their deployment in Bab Al-Asbat, sealed off the area, preventing the Palestinians and their vehicles from moving.

(Petra)