Gunman Kills Three in Attack Near Jordan-Israel Border

A gunman killed three Israeli civilians near the Allenby Bridge border crossing with Jordan. The attacker was shot dead by Israeli security forces. The incident occurred when the perpetrator exited a truck and opened fire at the border crossing, which lies between Amman and Jerusalem.

A gunman killed three Israeli civilians in an attack near the Allenby Bridge border crossing with Jordan before being neutralized by Israeli security forces on Sunday, according to Israeli authorities.

"A terrorist approached the area of the Allenby Bridge from Jordan in a truck, exited the truck, and opened fire at the Israeli security forces operating at the bridge," an Israeli military statement reported. "The terrorist was eliminated by the security forces, three Israeli civilians were pronounced dead as a result of the attack," the statement added.

The border crossing, also known as the King Hussein Bridge, is located midway between Amman and Jerusalem, north of the Dead Sea.

(With inputs from agencies.)