Politicians split over shooting of Palestinian who stabbed man at Damascus Gate

Amid debate over whether police over-reacted, PM defends border police who killed him; Communications minister calls for inspection of Palestinians entering Old City

Israeli politicians deeply divided on the killing of Damascus Gate terrorist (Jerusalem Post)
Where do Israel's public officials stand on the killing of Mohammed Shawkat Salima, the terrorist who stabbed a man in Jerusalem's Damascus Gate?

The shooting of the Jerusalem terrorist was no execution, but police should think twice (Haaretz)
NIR HASSON: In recent years, it seems that a Palestinian assailant's chances of surviving a Jerusalem attack are nil. It's not only humane, but in the public's best interest to make sure wounded attackers survive

Minister calls for inspection of Palestinians entering Jerusalem's Old City (Haaretz)
Following another stabbing attack on Sunday, Communications Minister Yoaz Hendel said that Israel should create 'sterile areas' to prevent Palestinians from entering Jerusalem's Old City with weapons

Bennett, Barlev say officers ‘acted as required’ by shooting Palestinian attacker (Times of Israel)
Public security minister says there was no need for Border Police to be interrogated, later clarifies that procedure is routine

Photo: Israeli security forces at the scene of stabbing attack outside Damascus Gate in Jerusalem, on December 4 (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)