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On 18 October 2024, at least two gunmen infiltrated Israel from Jordan in the Neot HaKikar area, south of the Dead Sea.[1][2] The gunmen ambushed Israeli troops and opened fire on them, wounding two of them moderately.[1][3] The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) promptly responded and killed two of the gunmen, with a third attacker probably escaping.[1] Residents of Neot Hakikar were instructed to remain indoors as the IDF and police searched for the third terrorist.[4]

Background

Relations between Israel and Jordan, which signed a peace treaty in 1994, have been tense since the start of the Israel–Hamas war in October 2023, with Jordan having recalled its ambassador to Israel.[5] Nonetheless, in some respects, security cooperation remained close; in April 2024, Jordan helped Israel in shooting down Iranian missiles launched against Israel.[5]

On the morning of September 8, 2024, a Jordanian truck driver carried out a shooting attack at the Allenby Bridge, a border terminal between Jordan and the Israeli-occupied West Bank, killing three Israeli civilians who worked at the terminal.[6][7][8][9][10] The perpetrator was shot and killed by Israeli security forces.[11][6][12] Jordan identified the attacker as one of its citizens, named Maher Al-Jazy, while condemning attacks against civilians and calling for de-escalation.[13][6] On the streets in Jordan, some citizens gathered to celebrate the attack, amid widespread anger over the war.[14]

On 16 October 2024, Hamas militant and leader Yahya Sinwar was killed in a gunfight with the 828th Bislamach Brigade in Rafah, southern Gaza Strip.[15] Sinwar, who was one of Israel's most wanted men after the 7 October attack, was in a building with two others. The military operation was described as random and not planned in advance. U.S. President Joe Biden stated "This is a good day for Israel, for the United States, and for the world," comparing Sinwar's death to the killing of Osama bin Laden and emphasizing that it presents an opportunity for a "day after" in Gaza without Hamas.[16][17] The notice of Sinwar's death was publicly announced on 17 October 2024.

The Israel-Jordan peace agreement includes commitment of each side to cooperate against terrorism. This included thwarting border attacks, smuggling, preventing any hostile attack against the other and not cooperating with any terrorist organization against the other.[18]

The attack

On 18 October 2024, at least two gunmen infiltrated Israel from Jordan near Neot Hakikar in the Arava valley, south of the Dead Sea.[1][2] The gunmen, who were clad in military uniform,[4] ambushed Israeli troops and opened fire, wounding an IDF soldier and a reservist moderately.[1][3] The IDF promptly responded and killed two of the gunmen.[1] According to police, the gunmen attempted to enter Moshav Neot Hakikar, but were stopped by the army and the community's security squad.[4] Residents of Neot Hakikar were instructed to remain indoors while the IDF and police, in colloboration with the Israeli Air Force,[2] began searching for a third terrorist who probably escaped.[4]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f "Shooters infiltrate Israel from Jordan, injuring multiple IDF soldiers - Türkiye Today". Retrieved 2024-10-18.
  2. ^ a b c "IDF says third attacker may have infiltrated from Jordan and escaped, troops searching the area | The Times of Israel".
  3. ^ a b Zitun, Yoav; Curiel, Ilana (2024-10-18). "IDF soldier, reservist moderately injured in shooting attack near Dead Sea". Ynetnews. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
  4. ^ a b c d "Two Wounded After Gunmen Enter Israel From Jordan, Carry Out Shooting Near Dead Sea - Israel News - Haaretz.com".
  5. ^ a b Berman, Lazar (September 11, 2024). "Visiting Jordan Valley, Netanyahu vows to work with Amman to boost border fence". The Times of Israel.
  6. ^ a b c "Three Israeli civilians shot dead at Allenby Crossing between West Bank and Jordan". CNN. September 8, 2024. Retrieved September 8, 2024.
  7. ^ Fortinsky, Sarah (2024-09-09). "Three Israeli civilians killed at crossing between West Bank and Jordan". The Hill. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
  8. ^ "Three Israelis killed in shooting at West Bank-Jordan border crossing". France 24. 2024-09-08. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
  9. ^ Berger, Miriam; Timsit, Annabelle; Masih, Niha (2024-09-08). "Gunman kills 3 Israelis in rare attack at border crossing with Jordan". The Washington Post.
  10. ^ "Gunman crossing from Jordan kills three Israelis at border, Israeli army says". Reuters. September 8, 2024. Retrieved 8 September 2024.
  11. ^ "פיגוע בבקעת הירדן: שלושה נרצחים מירי במעבר אלנבי". Maariv (in Hebrew). 2024-09-08. Retrieved 2024-09-08.
  12. ^ "Shooting attack at the West Bank-Jordan border crossing kills 3 Israelis". AP News. 2024-09-08. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
  13. ^ "Jordan's Foreign Ministry issues belated, tepid condemnation of deadly terror shooting". Times of Israel. 2024-09-09.
  14. ^ Al-Khalidi, Suleiman (2024-09-09). "Jordan's Islamists, buoyed by anger over Gaza, seek to shake up parliament at polls". Reuters.
  15. ^ Harvey, Lex; Stambaugh, Alex; Radford, Antoinette; Chowdhury, Maureen; Sangal, Aditi; Hammond, Elise (17 October 2024). "Live updates: Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar killed in Gaza, Israel confirms". CNN. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
  16. ^ "Statement from President Joe Biden on the Death of Yahya Sinwar". The White House. 17 October 2024. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
  17. ^ Magid, Jacob (17 October 2024). "Hailing Sinwar's killing, Biden says he posed 'insurmountable' obstacle to political settlement, which must now be pursued". The Times of Israel. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
  18. ^ "Israel-Jordan peace treaty". Question of Palestine. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
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