Shooting near Israeli embassy in Amman leaves area tense
Near the Israeli embassy in Amman, the capital of Jordan, a shooting took place. As a result of law enforcement actions, the attacker was killed and three police officers were injured, according to Reuters. However, the situation is now "under control," the Times of Israel reported on Sunday, citing Saudi television station Al Arabiya.
According to eyewitness accounts, shots were heard near the embassy, and the area was surrounded by police. Police vehicles and ambulances swiftly arrived at the scene of the incident.
The area around the Israeli embassy is situated in the Rabia district, which has been the site of anti-Israeli protests multiple times due to the conflict in the Gaza Strip. It is noteworthy that a significant portion of Jordan's 12 million residents have Palestinian roots.
Situation "under control"
The Times of Israel reported that the situation around the Israeli diplomatic facility in Amman has been brought under control, as confirmed by reports from Saudi television station Al Arabiya.
Emergency service vehicles have left the scene, indicating that the situation has calmed.
