A Jordanian gunman shot and killed three Israeli soldiers at the Allenby Bridge Crossing between the West Bank and Jordan before being killed by Israeli Defence Forces. The attack was believed to be linked to the ongoing conflict between Hamas and Israel in Gaza. The victims were men in their 50s. Following the incident, the crossing was closed indefinitely, along with two other land crossings between Israel and Jordan. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the attack and connected it to Israel’s broader conflict with Iran and allied militant groups. The Israeli-occupied West Bank has experienced an increase in violence since the war between Hamas and Israel began, with Israel conducting daily military operations leading to a rise in Palestinian attacks. Efforts to broker a cease-fire and negotiate the return of hostages have been ongoing but have faced several challenges. The attack has strained relations between Jordan and Israel, as Jordan is critical of Israel’s policies towards Palestinians due to its large Palestinian population. The incident marks a rare security breach at the Allenby Bridge Crossing, which has experienced few security incidents since 2014. Jordan is investigating the shooting, and the crossing remains closed until further notice.
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