Amman: A case of shooting and killing of three Israeli citizens at the border crossing between West Bank and Jordan has come to light. The incident happened on Sunday. According to the Israeli army, the gunman reached the Allenby Bridge crossing in a truck from Jordan and targeted Israeli citizens. However, in retaliation, Israeli security forces killed him.

The attacker was a former soldier of the Jordanian army

The attacker is from Jordan. He has been identified as retired Jordanian soldier Maher al-Jazi. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the attack. He linked it to Israel's conflict with Iran and its allied terrorist groups.

What did Jordan say about the incident?

Jordan's Interior Ministry said that initial investigation into the shooting incident near King Hussein Bridge has revealed that the shooter is a Jordanian citizen. According to the ministry, initial investigation indicates that the incident is an individual act. However, the investigation is still going on. Jordan established peace with Israel in 1994.

The attacker turned into a truck driver

According to the Jordanian ministry, the shooter crossed the bridge disguised as a driver of a truck carrying commercial goods from Jordan to the West Bank and carried out the attack. Negotiations are ongoing between officials of both countries to bring back his body.

Many borders with Jordan are closed

The Israel Airports Authority announced it had closed the Allenby Bridge, known in Jordan as the King Hussein Bridge. Israel also closed the Wadi Araba crossing between Eilat and Aqaba, Jordan, and the Jordan River crossing between Beit She'an and Irbid, Jordan.