AMMAN, Jordan — A gunman was lifeless and three policemen injured after a taking pictures close to the Israeli embassy in neighbouring Jordan, a safety supply and state media stated on Sunday.
Police shot a gunman who had fired at a police patrol within the Rabiah neighbourhood of Amman, state information company Petra reported, citing public safety, including investigations have been ongoing.
Jordan’s authorities communications minister, Mohamed Momani, described the taking pictures as a terror assault that focused public safety forces within the nation. He stated in a press release that investigations into the assault have been below manner.
Jordanian police had earlier cordoned off an space close to the closely policed embassy after gunshots have been heard, witnesses stated. Two witnesses stated police and ambulances rushed to the Rabiah neighbourhood, the place the embassy is positioned.
The space is a flashpoint for frequent demonstrations in opposition to Israel. The kingdom has witnessed a number of the largest peaceable rallies throughout the area as anti-Israel sentiment runs excessive over the conflict in Gaza.
Police had known as on residents to remain of their houses as safety personnel looked for the culprits, a safety supply stated.
Many of Jordan’s 12 million residents are of Palestinian origin, they or their dad and mom having been expelled or fled to Jordan within the preventing that accompanied the creation of Israel in 1948. Many have household ties on the Israeli aspect of the Jordan River.
Jordan’s peace treaty with Israel is unpopular amongst many voters who see normalisation of relations as betraying the rights of their Palestinian compatriots.