Guard Kills Jewish Man Screaming "Allahu Akbar"

Police say Israeli security guard has shot and killed a Jewish man at the back of the Western Wall plaza early Friday after apparently suspecting him of being a Palestinian militant about to carry out an attack.

Police spokesman Micky Rosenfeld said the guard “fired a number of shots” at the man, a 46-year-old Israeli, who appeared suspicious. The guard told police the man shouted “Allahu Akbar” - “God is great!” in Arabic - and had his hands in his pockets. Arab militants often shout that phrase before carrying out an attack.