AMMAN, Sept. 18 (Xinhua) -- Jordan on Thursday announced an investigation into a deadly shooting at the Israeli side of the King Hussein Bridge (Allenby Bridge) crossing, condemning the incident as a violation of law and a threat to its role in facilitating humanitarian aid to Gaza.
In a statement, Jordan's Foreign Ministry said the country rejects all acts of violence and unlawful actions that endanger its interests and humanitarian mission.
The attacker, identified as Abdul-Muttalib Al Qaisi, a 1968-born Jordanian who had been working for three months as a driver for Gaza aid convoys, reportedly drove a humanitarian aid truck from Jordan to the crossing, according to the ministry.
According to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), Al Qaisi exited the truck and attempted to shoot victims on Thursday, but his rifle jammed. He then drew a knife and stabbed the victims before being shot by an Israeli security guard.
Jordan's Foreign Ministry said it is coordinating with relevant agencies to monitor the conditions of Jordanian aid drivers who delivered goods through the crossing earlier in the day, ensuring their safe return.
According to the ministry, 22 Jordanian aid trucks entered Gaza under pre-agreed arrangements on Thursday.
The ministry reiterated Jordan's call for an immediate end to the war, a permanent ceasefire, and the launch of a diplomatic process based on the two-state solution to prevent further escalation and safeguard regional stability.
Following the shooting attack, the Israeli army urged the government to halt the entry of humanitarian aid for Gaza from Jordan "until the completion of the incident's inquiry and the implementation of revised screening procedures for Jordanian drivers." ■
