Jordanian border attack claims two Israeli lives
In a shocking turn of events, a Jordanian man, who had been working as a driver of aid convoys for the past three months, opened fire with a firearm and then stabbed two Israeli men at the Allenby Bridge, an Israel-controlled border crossing between Jordan and the occupied West Bank.
The attack, which occurred on [specific date], has left the international community in shock and sparked investigations and condemnation from both Israeli and Jordanian authorities. The two Israeli victims, aged 20 and 60, were tragically killed in the incident.
Initial investigation results suggest that the attacker's weapon malfunctioned, causing him to resort to stabbing the two men. The attacker was subsequently neutralized by Israeli security forces, meaning he was killed.
The Israeli emergency service, Magen David Adom, reported the tragic deaths, and the Israeli military did not comment on a possible closure of the border crossing. However, the border crossing remains closed for an extended period due to the incident.
Jordanian authorities have condemned the attack and launched their own investigations. This incident comes a year after an attack by a Jordanian at the same border crossing killed three Israeli employees.
Jordan temporarily suspended passenger traffic at the border, and many Palestinians living in Jordan are expressing concern about the potential impact on Gaza aid shipments. It is estimated that 30 to 40 percent of all Jordanians have Palestinian roots.
Israel's President, Izchak Herzog, expressed condolences to the families of the victims, and Jordan signed a peace treaty with Israel in 1994.
However, the military wing of the Islamic terrorist organization Hamas praised the attack and showed solidarity with Jordan. The Kassam Brigades, Hamas's military wing, posted a message on Telegram and marked enemy targets with a burning Israeli tank and a red triangle.
This attack serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing tensions in the region and the need for continued dialogue and diplomacy to ensure peace and stability.
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