A Jordanian national, Maher Diab Hussein al-Jazi, opened fire at the Allenby Bridge crossing between the West Bank and Jordan, killing three Israeli security guards before being shot dead by Israeli forces. The attack comes amid escalating violence in the West Bank and the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, which has resulted in significant loss of life and displacement.
The incident has been condemned by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who described the attacker as a “despicable terrorist” inspired by a “murderous ideology” fueled by Iran. Hamas has praised the attack but did not claim responsibility.
The situation in the region remains volatile, with Israeli forces pounding Gaza with air strikes and shelling, and militants firing rockets into Israel. International pressure to end the war has intensified, with the United States, Qatar, and Egypt mediating ceasefire efforts.
