Armed clash near Israeli embassy leaves officers wounded in Jordan's capital
Early-morning shootout in Ammanʼs upscale district ends with gunmanʼs death and three injured officers. The incident happened near Israeli diplomatic compound in area known for public demonstrations
In pre-dawn hours of nov-24 a violent encounter unfolded in Ammans elite Rabiah district where a gun-wielding person attacked a police patrol near the Israeli embassy (which is under heavy security protection)
The hour-long pursuit ended with three law-enforcement officers getting injuries and the shooter being neutralized. Local security forces had to corner the assailant who was carrying an automatic weapon before the situation was resolved
Communications Minister Mohamed Momani labeled this as a terrorist act targeting public safety personnel: the attacker had previous drug-related offenses. “Our response to attacks on security forces will be decisive‚“ he stated while noting that investigations are still in-progress
The incident took place in an area thats commonly associated with public gatherings against Israeli actions. Jordan which signed its peace deal with Israel about 30 yrs ago has a significant population with Palestinian roots
- Many residents trace their ancestry to those who left historical Palestine in late 40s
- The kingdom hosts millions of citizens with family connections across Jordan River
- Local population often shows disagreement with the 94ʼ peace agreement
Police quickly secured the embassy surroundings as emergency vehicles rushed to the scene. The wealthy Rabiah neighborhood – home to diplomatic missions became filled with law-enforcement presence as they managed the aftermath of this early-morning incident
