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Three Israeli civilians were killed in cross-border firing between the West Bank and Jordan. Israeli officials have given this information. The Israeli army said that the gunman came to the Allenby crossing in a truck from the Jordanian side on Sunday and started firing at Israeli security forces. The Israeli army said that the gunman was killed in retaliation.
Case of shooting of three Israeli citizens
Three Israeli civilians were shot dead at a border crossing between the West Bank and Jordan. The incident happened on Sunday. According to the Israeli army, the gunman came in a truck from Jordan near the Allenby Bridge crossing and targeted Israeli civilians. However, Israeli security forces shot him dead in retaliation. Israel's emergency rescue service said the three people killed were in their 50s.
All those killed were civilians
The army said all those killed were civilians. Relatives of the gunman identified him as Maher al-Jazi, a retired Jordanian soldier from Ataroh, an economically disadvantaged town. Jordan's state-run Petra news agency said he was delivering goods to the West Bank. The interior ministry said initial information suggested the incident appeared to be a private act. Jordanians are investigating the case.
What did PM Benjamin Netanyahu say?
Jordan has a large Palestinian population and there have been massive protests against Israel's war in Gaza. The Allenby Crossing over the Jordan River, also known as the King Hussein Bridge, is used mostly by Palestinians and tourists. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the attack. Netanyahu linked the attack to Israel's broader conflict with Iran and its allied militant groups, including Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon.