An armed attack occurred near the Israeli embassy in Amman’s Rabia district, prompting police to seal off the area. The incident was reported by Times of Israel.
Eyewitnesses described the moment gunfire rang out as security forces and medics moved quickly to the embassy vicinity, with the Rabia area cordoned off while authorities searched for those responsible.
Officials said there were no fatalities. Residents were urged to stay indoors as investigators reviewed the scene and gathered evidence in the hours that followed.
Times of Israel notes that the neighborhood around the guarded embassy has long been a hotspot for demonstrations against Israel, with protests recurring when tensions flare.
A Bloomberg report from October described a broader rise in Islamist influence across the Middle East as conflicts intensify. It pointed to growing support for Hamas and Hezbollah in the region, including in the Jordanian capital, where rallies have drawn hundreds praising militants. The report framed these gatherings as an almost daily feature of the security landscape.
Earlier in Jordan, officials warned of the risk of a wider regional conflict involving Israel, highlighting ongoing security concerns within the country and across the broader region.
Analysts say that the area around the embassy is a barometer for regional tensions, and Jordan, a longtime ally of the West, often responds quickly to protests near foreign missions. In Amman, security steps typically include road closures, heightened patrols, and coordinated checks to ensure public safety while preserving freedom of assembly.
With regional dynamics shifting, experts stress caution in interpreting isolated incidents. They call for official statements and ongoing investigations before drawing broad conclusions about threats or affiliations.