Tragedy Strikes at Allenby Crossing
Two people died in a shooting at the Allenby Crossing between the West Bank and Jordan. An assailant was killed by security forces. The incident highlights ongoing tensions at this crucial trade route. In 2024, a similar incident resulted in the death of three civilians.
Two individuals lost their lives in a shooting event at the Allenby Crossing, a vital trade link between the Israeli-occupied West Bank and Jordan, according to reports from the Israeli ambulance service released on Thursday.
Security forces responded to the attack by neutralizing the assailant. Meanwhile, the Israeli military confirmed they are currently probing the incident. Reports from Israeli media suggest that the two Israelis who were injured have succumbed to their wounds.
The Allenby Bridge, previously the site of a violent incident in September 2024 when a Jordanian gunman killed three Israeli civilians, remains a tense location due to its significance in trade between Jordan and Israel.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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