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<p>A man was shot dead and three police personnel were injured following gunfire early Sunday (Nov 24) near the Israeli embassy in Jordan's capital city of Amman.</p>

<p>Citing state media, a report by the news agency AFP said that the Public Security Directorate&nbsp;dealt with an incident of gunfire at a patrol operating in the Rabiah area in Amman.</p>

<p>The man opened gunfire on a patrol and was&nbsp;later surrounded by security forces.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Man fires gunshots at security forces</strong></h2>

<p>AFP reported that the man started firing gunshots at security forces, which in turn applied the rules of engagement, which resulted in the killing of the perpetrator.</p>

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<p>The three injured police personnel were receiving treatment. An investigation was launched into the incident.</p>

<h2><strong>Police cordon off the area</strong></h2>

<p>The Jordanian police had cordoned off the area near the embassy after gunshots were heard, the news agency Reuters reported citing two witnesses.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The witnesses said that police and ambulances were rushed to the Rabiah area.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The area is a flashpoint for frequent demonstrations against Israel. Jordan has witnessed some of the biggest peaceful rallies across the region as anti-Israel sentiment runs high over the war in Gaza.</p>

<p>Many of Jordan’s 12 million citizens are of Palestinian origin.</p>

<h2><strong>Latest updates&nbsp;from Gaza war</strong></h2>

<p>In the latest updates from the Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip,&nbsp;Hamas' armed wing&nbsp;Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades&nbsp;said that an Israeli woman taken hostage during the group's attack in October last year was killed in northern Gaza.</p>

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<p>Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades spokesman Abu Obeida said contact had been restored with the woman's captors after a break of several weeks, and it was established that the hostage had been killed.</p>

<p>The identity of the hostage was not yet known. Meanwhile, the Israeli military said that it could not confirm or refute the claim (made by Hamas).&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A man was shot dead and three police personnel were injured following gunfire early Sunday (Nov 24) near the Israeli embassy in Jordan's capital city of Amman. Citing state media, a report by the news agency AFP said that the Public Security Directorate dealt with an incident of gunfire at a patrol operating in the Rabiah area in Amman.

A man was shot dead and three police personnel were injured following gunfire early Sunday (Nov 24) near the Israeli embassy in Jordan's capital city of Amman. Citing state media, a report by the news agency AFP said that the Public Security Directorate dealt with an incident of gunfire at a patrol operating in the Rabiah area in Amman. The man opened gunfire on a patrol and was later surrounded by security forces. Man fires gunshots at security forces AFP reported that the man started firing gunshots at security forces, which in turn applied the rules of engagement, which resulted in the killing of the perpetrator. Also read | Gunman kills three Israeli civilians at West Bank-Jordan border, probe launched The three injured police personnel were receiving treatment. An investigation was launched into the incident. Police cordon off the area The Jordanian police had cordoned off the area near the embassy after gunshots were heard, the news agency Reuters reported citing two witnesses. The witnesses said that police and ambulances were rushed to the Rabiah area. The area is a flashpoint for frequent demonstrations against Israel. Jordan has witnessed some of the biggest peaceful rallies across the region as anti-Israel sentiment runs high over the war in Gaza. Many of Jordan’s 12 million citizens are of Palestinian origin. Latest updates from Gaza war In the latest updates from the Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip, Hamas' armed wing Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades said that an Israeli woman taken hostage during the group's attack in October last year was killed in northern Gaza. Also watch | Gravitas: Gulf threat to abandon US if Israel attacks Iran × Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades spokesman Abu Obeida said contact had been restored with the woman's captors after a break of several weeks, and it was established that the hostage had been killed. The identity of the hostage was not yet known. Meanwhile, the Israeli military said that it could not confirm or refute the claim (made by Hamas). (With inputs from agencies)

Gunman killed, three cops injured following shooting near Israeli embassy in Jordan

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<p>The Jordanian government said on Sunday (Nov 24) that the shootout near the Israeli embassy in Amman was a terror attack that targeted the country's (Jordan) security forces.</p>

<p>In a statement posted on X, the Jordanian communications ministry said, "Minister of State for Media Affairs and Government Spokesperson Dr Mohammad Al-Momani said that the shooting incident that took place today in the Rabieh area is a terrorist attack on the Public Security Forces that are doing their duty."</p>

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<p>The ministry said that an investigation was launched to find out "all the details and connections and to take the necessary security and legal measures accordingly."</p>

<h2><strong>'Attack was carried out by...'</strong></h2>

<p>Minister Dr&nbsp;Al-Momani pointed out that the attack that took place was carried out by people with drug and criminal records, and said these attacks were condemned by every honourable citizen.</p>

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<p dir="rtl" lang="ar">المساس بأمن الوطن والاعتداء على رجال الأمن سيقابل بحزم<br />
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قال وزير الاتصال الحكومي الناطق الرسمي باسم الحكومة الدكتور محمد المومني إن حادثة إطلاق النار التي جرت اليوم في منطقة الرابية تعد اعتداء ارهابيا على قوات الأمن العام التي تقوم بواجبها.<br />
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وأكد المومني أن استقرار الأردن وأمنه… <a href="https://t.co/s5QXJMrKsI">pic.twitter.com/s5QXJMrKsI</a></p>
— وزارة الاتصال الحكومي (@MoGC_JO) <a href="https://twitter.com/MoGC_JO/status/1860568439636598872?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 24, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p>"Jordan's stability and security are a red line and that no one will be allowed to tamper with it, indicating that tampering with the nation's security and assaulting public security personnel will be met with uncompromising firmness and the force of the law, and any criminal who attempts to do so will receive just retribution," the minister stressed.</p>

<h2><strong>Gunman killed, three cops injured</strong></h2>

<p>Earlier in the day,&nbsp;&nbsp;the Public Security Directorate&nbsp;dealt with an incident of gunfire at a patrol operating in the Rabiah area in Amman.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The man opened gunfire on a patrol and was&nbsp;later surrounded by security forces. A report by the news agency AFP&nbsp;said the man started firing gunshots at security forces, which in turn applied the rules of engagement, which resulted in the killing of the perpetrator.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch | Gravitas: Gulf threat to abandon US if Israel attacks Iran</strong></p>

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<p>The three injured police personnel were receiving treatment.</p>

<p>A report by the news agency Reuters, meanwhile, said&nbsp;that Jordanian police had cordoned off the area near the embassy after gunshots were heard.</p>

<p>The Rabiah area is a flashpoint for frequent demonstrations against Israel. Jordan has witnessed some of the biggest peaceful rallies across the region as anti-Israel sentiment runs high over the war in Gaza.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The Jordanian government said on Sunday (Nov 24) that the shootout near the Israeli embassy in Amman was a terror attack that targeted the country's (Jordan) security forces.

The Jordanian government said on Sunday (Nov 24) that the shootout near the Israeli embassy in Amman was a terror attack that targeted the country's (Jordan) security forces. In a statement posted on X, the Jordanian communications ministry said, "Minister of State for Media Affairs and Government Spokesperson Dr Mohammad Al-Momani said that the shooting incident that took place today in the Rabieh area is a terrorist attack on the Public Security Forces that are doing their duty." Also read | Gunman killed, three cops injured following shooting near Israeli embassy in Jordan The ministry said that an investigation was launched to find out "all the details and connections and to take the necessary security and legal measures accordingly." 'Attack was carried out by...' Minister Dr Al-Momani pointed out that the attack that took place was carried out by people with drug and criminal records, and said these attacks were condemned by every honourable citizen. المساس بأمن الوطن والاعتداء على رجال الأمن سيقابل بحزم قال وزير الاتصال الحكومي الناطق الرسمي باسم الحكومة الدكتور محمد المومني إن حادثة إطلاق النار التي جرت اليوم في منطقة الرابية تعد اعتداء ارهابيا على قوات الأمن العام التي تقوم بواجبها. وأكد المومني أن استقرار الأردن وأمنه… pic.twitter.com/s5QXJMrKsI — وزارة الاتصال الحكومي (@MoGC_JO) November 24, 2024 × "Jordan's stability and security are a red line and that no one will be allowed to tamper with it, indicating that tampering with the nation's security and assaulting public security personnel will be met with uncompromising firmness and the force of the law, and any criminal who attempts to do so will receive just retribution," the minister stressed. Gunman killed, three cops injured Earlier in the day, the Public Security Directorate dealt with an incident of gunfire at a patrol operating in the Rabiah area in Amman. The man opened gunfire on a patrol and was later surrounded by security forces. A report by the news agency AFP said the man started firing gunshots at security forces, which in turn applied the rules of engagement, which resulted in the killing of the perpetrator. Also watch | Gravitas: Gulf threat to abandon US if Israel attacks Iran × The three injured police personnel were receiving treatment. A report by the news agency Reuters, meanwhile, said that Jordanian police had cordoned off the area near the embassy after gunshots were heard. The Rabiah area is a flashpoint for frequent demonstrations against Israel. Jordan has witnessed some of the biggest peaceful rallies across the region as anti-Israel sentiment runs high over the war in Gaza. (With inputs from agencies)

Shootout near Israeli embassy in Jordan: Govt says shooting was terror attack targeting security forces

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Shootout near Israeli embassy in Jordan: Govt says shooting was terror attack targeting security forces