Three Israelis killed in shooting at the Jordan-West Bank border, amid outrage in the Arab street
Amman (Quds News Network)- Three Israeli security personnel were killed in a shooting at the King Hussein Bridge (Allenby Bridge) crossing between Jordan and the occupied West Bank. Israel’s army confirmed that multiple Israeli security personnel were at the scene and that the shooter had been executed.
Israel’s army identified the attacker as a Jordanian truck driver. According to Maariv, the victims were members of Israel’s Border Crossing Authority. Yedioth Ahronoth reported that the attacker fired point-blank, directly killing the Israeli forces individuals.
The Jordanian driver responsible for the operation was shot and killed by Israeli forces at the scene. The incident occurred around 10 a.m. when the truck driver arrived at the crossing and opened fire on Israeli personnel stationed at the bridge.
The border crossing has been closed in both directions until further notice, according to Al Jazeera citing a Jordanian security source. Also, the Jordanian Ministry of Interior stated that official authorities are investigating the incident.
Witnesses reported increased inspections and harsher treatment of workers and truck drivers at the Israeli-occupied Palestinian side of the crossing following the shooting.
This operation comes amid Israel’s ongoing campaign of extermination, which has been ongoing for nearly a year and has claimed the lives of thousands of Palestinians in Gaza, sparking outrage in the region. It also takes place against the backdrop of a military offensive in the West Bank and raids on Al-Aqsa Mosque, over which Jordan holds custodianship. For years, Israeli officials have incited against Jordanian territory, calling for the occupation of Jordanian lands.
