A security source and Jordanian state media reported on Sunday, December 4, about a shooting in a neighborhood near the Israeli embassy in Amman, the capital of Jordan. In this shooting, an armed man was killed and three police officers were injured. According to Reuters, police shot the armed man who had fired at a police patrol in the Rabiah neighborhood of Amman, killing him. The official Petra news agency in Jordan also stated, citing the Public Security Directorate, that investigations are ongoing. Shortly after, Mohammad Momani, Jordan's Minister of Communications, announced that the shooting near the Israeli embassy in Amman was a 'terrorist attack' targeting public security forces in the country. Witnesses reported that Jordanian police had previously cordoned off a heavily guarded area near the embassy after gunfire was heard. Two witnesses told Reuters that police and ambulances rushed to the Rabiah neighborhood, where the embassy is located. Reuters adds that the Rabiah neighborhood has been a focal point for ongoing protests against Israel. The Kingdom of Jordan has witnessed some of the largest peaceful gatherings in the region, as anti-Israeli sentiments have surged due to the war in Gaza. A security source stated that police had asked residents to stay in their homes as security forces were searching for the perpetrators. Many of Jordan's 12 million citizens are of Palestinian origin. They or their parents were driven to Jordan following the wars that accompanied the establishment of Israel in 1948 or sought refuge there. Many of them have family ties on the Israeli side of the Jordan River.
Shooting Near Israeli Embassy in Jordan; Armed Man Killed
A shooting occurred near the Israeli embassy in Amman, resulting in the death of an armed man and injuries to three police officers. The incident has been labeled a 'terrorist attack' by Jordanian officials and reflects rising anti-Israeli sentiments in the region amid ongoing tensions. This event highlights the fragile security situation in Jordan, particularly given its significant Palestinian population.
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📰 What Happened
A shooting occurred near the Israeli embassy in Amman, resulting in the death of an armed man and injuries to three police officers. The incident has been labeled a 'terrorist attack' by Jordanian officials.
- The armed man fired at police patrols before being shot dead by police.
- The incident reflects rising anti-Israeli sentiments amid ongoing tensions in the region.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Jordan has a significant population of Palestinian origin, many of whom have historical grievances related to Israel, influencing current public sentiment and security dynamics.
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