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Gunman Shot Dead Near Vacant Israeli Embassy in Amman; Three Police Injured

Nov 24, 2024, 12:57 AM

In Amman, Jordan, gunfire was reported near the Israeli embassy on Saturday night. Witnesses heard shots in the vicinity, prompting Jordanian police to cordon off the area and close roads leading to the embassy. Emergency services, including ambulances, were dispatched to the scene. The Israeli embassy has been vacant for months, having been evacuated earlier in 2023. Jordanian security forces responded with a significant presence to secure the area. The gunman was shot dead during the incident, and three police officers were injured. Authorities later confirmed that the situation was under control and the security incident had ended.