Israeli soldiers shot a Palestinian after an alleged car attack

Israeli soldiers have shot dead a Palestinian and wounded another after an alleged car ramming attack in northern Jerusalem. 

The incident took place early on Wednesday at a checkpoint in the district of al-Ram.

The Israeli army said in a statement that one of the border guards "felt in danger" when the driver of the car began to speed near the checkpoint, causing them to open fire. 

A third Palestinian, who was also present in the vehicle, was arrested at the scene. Their identities remain unknown.

[Aljazera]