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Israeli forces carry out PM Benjamin Netanyahu's threat

Israeli forces have carried out the threat of their Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to settle scores with the Palestinian terrorists who murdered five people in a Jerusalem synagogue yesterday.

A British-born Rabbi was among four people killed in an attack on a synagogue in Jerusalem.

Avraham Shmuel Goldberg, 68, was killed when militants stormed the building and attacked worshippers with knives, axes and guns before being shot by police.

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Jerusalem reeling from deadliest attack in years

Thousands of mourners have been attending the funerals of the four people killed in an attack by Palestinian militants on a synagogue in Jerusalem earlier today.

Among the dead is a 68-year-old Rabbi originally from Liverpool, who has duel Israeli-British citizenship. His family have told ITV News they are shell-shocked by his senseless murder. President Obama condemned the killings, saying there was no justification for attacks against innocent civilians, whilst Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to respond with a "heavy hand".

Middle East Correspondent Geraint Vincent reports.

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