Man Shot Dead After Firing Near Israel Embassy in Jordan

A man was killed after opening fire on security forces near the Israeli embassy in Amman, Jordan, on Sunday, resulting in three officers being wounded, according to state media reports.

Government spokesperson Mohamed Momani labeled the incident a “terrorist attack” and stated the attacker had a criminal background, including prior drug-related offenses. Investigations are underway to determine the motives and circumstances behind the attack, which took place in the early hours of the morning, as reported by the official Petra news agency.

The Public Security Directorate, Jordan’s law enforcement agency, confirmed an exchange of gunfire in the Rabieh area, where the Israeli embassy is located. The man began firing at security personnel, who responded by following engagement protocols, leading to his death. The authorities also mentioned that three security officers were injured and are receiving medical treatment.

Jordan, which signed a peace treaty with Israel in 1994, has generally maintained stable relations with its neighbor. However, the Rabieh area has been a site of protests against the Israeli embassy, especially since the outbreak of the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza last October.

Recent events include the deaths of two members of the Jordanian Muslim Brotherhood during a clash with Israeli forces on October 18 near the Dead Sea, and a shooting incident in September where a Jordanian truck driver killed three Israeli guards at the Allenby crossing between Jordan and the West Bank.