In the Israeli port of Jaffa attacker killed one and injured nine people – BBC Russian

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Image caption One in ten of the wounded died on the way to the hospital

As a result of the attacks of the armed man in the port of Jaffa in Tel Aviv, injuring nine people and killed one. Doctors say that five survivors were seriously injured.

The attacker was killed by police. According to the police, he first attacked three people on the promenade of the popular tourist area of ​​the city, and then went into the restaurant and wounded four others.

Earlier Tuesday, reported the death of three Palestinians who attacked Israelis. At the same time, two police officers were injured.

Starting in October, as a result of the attacks killed 183 Palestinians and 28 Israelis. According to the Israeli authorities, the majority of Palestinians have been killed, either directly in the attack, or because they were dangerous and had planned to attack: they bring a knife, a gun, or they were trying to bring down passers-by car. In addition, some Palestinians are reported to have been killed during the protests and clashes at demonstrations.

On Tuesday, arrived in Israel by US Vice-President Joe Biden. According to AFP news agency, the meeting Biden with the former Israeli president, Shimon Peres, was held in the building, which is located 15 minutes from the site of the attack.

Biden also should be held on Wednesday a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the leader Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas.