Fatah: Assassination attempt was result of Israeli policies

The head of the Fatah movement in Jerusalem, Adnan Gheith, told local news site Quds TV on Thursday that the attempted assassination of Yehuda Glick last night, allegedly carried out by Mu'taz Hijazi, was "a result of the criminal acts carried out by the Israeli occupation in the occupied city.

"The attempted assassination of Yehuda Glick was a natural reaction to these crimes.

"Hijazi was one of the movement's sons, and one of our activists in the city. 

"Since his release from prison in 2012, he has participated in all of Fatah's activities and was an active member."