Three Israeli security guards were killed in a shocking attack at the Allenby crossing on Sunday, as tensions escalate in the region amid the ongoing Gaza conflict. A Jordanian truck driver opened fire at the Israeli-controlled border crossing, prompting immediate closure of the crossing and heightened security measures.
The assailant, identified as Maher Diab Hussein Al-Jazi, was shot dead by Israeli security forces after he opened fire on Israeli guards at the crossing, which serves as a crucial access point for Palestinians in the West Bank. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the attack as a 'despicable act of terrorism,' linking it to the broader conflict involving Iran and militant groups such as Hamas and Hezbollah.
This incident marks a significant escalation in violence in the West Bank, which has seen increased military operations and civilian casualties since the onset of the war between Israel and Hamas on October 7. The Allenby crossing, a vital route for trade and travel, has been closed indefinitely, impacting thousands of daily commuters and the flow of goods.
The attack has drawn mixed reactions, with Hamas praising it as a 'natural response' to Israeli actions, while Jordan is conducting an investigation into the incident. The ongoing conflict has resulted in staggering casualties on both sides, with over 40,000 Palestinians reported killed in Gaza since the start of the war.
