On Sunday, a Jordanian gunman, Maher Ziab Hussein Al-Jazi, fatally shot three Israeli civilians at the Allenby Bridge border crossing in the occupied West Bank before being killed by Israeli security forces. This was the first such attack along the Jordan-Israel border since the recent escalation in the Gaza conflict.
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The attack occurred in a commercial cargo zone where Jordanian trucks offload goods into the West Bank. The Allenby Bridge, also known as the King Hussein Bridge, serves as a key trade route and is essential for over 3 million Palestinians living in the West Bank. Following the incident, the crossing has been closed, and Jordanian authorities are investigating the attack.
The shooting has heightened tensions, with anti-Israel sentiment in Jordan leading to street celebrations in Amman. Israeli President Isaac Herzog has called for a thorough investigation to prevent future attacks.
