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B'Tselem 'shocked' at attempt to assassinate Yehuda Glick

Leading Israeli human rights organisation B'Tselem has said in a statement just released that it is 'shocked and concerned' over the attempt to assassinate right-wing activist Yehuda Glick yesterday.

BT'selem urges the police, the Jerusalem Municipality and Israeli and Palestinian public leaders to act responsibly and safeguard the well-being and human rights of all residents in East Jerusalem and West Jerusalem.

Police stand guard at the scene of Wednesday night's shooting (MEE / Andrea DiCenzo)