Israeli army reports that a gunman from Jordan has killed three Israelis at a border crossing

A gunman from Jordan killed three Israeli civilians at the Allenby Bridge border crossing in the occupied West Bank before being shot dead by security forces. This was the first attack of its kind along the border with Jordan since October 7, when Hamas carried out an assault on southern Israel, leading to the escalation of the war in Gaza. The assailant, a 39-year-old truck driver from a influential tribe in southern Jordan, opened fire on Israeli security forces at the crossing, resulting in the deaths of three Israeli civilians. The crossing, also known as the King Hussein Bridge, lies between Amman and Jerusalem, north of the Dead Sea. Jordan has closed the crossing and is investigating the incident. The incident has strained relations between Israel and Jordan, who have a peace treaty and close security ties. The crossing is a critical point for the transportation of goods between Jordan, the West Bank, and Israeli markets. Israeli President Isaac Herzog has called for a thorough investigation to prevent similar attacks in the future.

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