A gunman was killed, and three policemen were injured in a shooting near the Israeli embassy in Amman, Jordan, on Sunday, according to state media and a security source.
The incident occurred in the Rabiah neighborhood, where the heavily guarded embassy is situated. The gunman reportedly fired at a police patrol, prompting officers to return fire, Jordan’s state news agency Petra reported. The gunman was fatally shot, and an investigation into the attack is underway.
Eyewitnesses reported hearing gunshots in the area, which was quickly cordoned off by police. Ambulances and security forces flooded the scene, urging residents to stay indoors while authorities searched for potential accomplices.
The Rabiah neighborhood is a frequent site of demonstrations against Israel, particularly during periods of heightened tension in the region. Jordan has seen large-scale peaceful protests amid strong anti-Israel sentiment fueled by the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
Jordan, home to 12 million people, hosts a significant population of Palestinian origin. Many are refugees or descendants of those displaced during the 1948 establishment of Israel. This demographic connection amplifies local opposition to Jordan’s peace treaty with Israel, with many citizens viewing normalization of ties as a betrayal of Palestinian rights.
The shooting underscores the volatile nature of relations in the region and the deep-seated tensions surrounding Israel and Palestine, even in neighboring Jordan, which maintains official diplomatic ties with Israel.
