Jordanian Gunman Kills Three Israelis at Allenby Bridge Border

A Jordanian gunman killed three Israeli civilians at the Allenby Bridge border in the West Bank. Identified as Maher Ziab Hussein al-Jazi, he opened fire before being shot dead by Israeli security forces. The attack heightened tensions in the region amid ongoing violence between Israel and Hamas.

A Jordanian gunman killed three Israeli civilians at the Allenby Bridge border crossing in the West Bank on Sunday, before being shot dead by Israeli security forces, according to Israeli authorities.

This marks the first such assault along the Jordanian border since Oct. 7, when Hamas launched an attack on southern Israel, igniting a broader conflict in Gaza.

The assailant, 39-year-old Maher Ziab Hussein al-Jazi, was identified as a truck driver from southern Jordan's Husseiniya area. The attack occurred in a commercial area where Jordanian trucks unload cargo, and the Allenby Bridge, a key trade crossing, has been closed following the incident.

Investigations are ongoing, with Jordanian authorities also probing the shooting. Anti-Israel sentiment spiked in Jordan, where hundreds in Amman celebrated the attack, claiming it avenged Palestinian deaths in Gaza.

Israel and Jordan, who signed a peace treaty in 1994, maintain close security ties. Israeli President Isaac Herzog has called for a thorough investigation to prevent future incidents.

(With inputs from agencies.)