Jordanian Truck Driver Carries Out Deadly Attack at Allenby⁤ Crossing

A tragic incident occurred on Sunday at‍ the Allenby crossing on the Israeli side of the Jordanian border, where a Jordanian truck driver was armed with a pistol.

The attack ​resulted ⁤in the loss of three Israeli lives, with the victims being identified as crossing security personnel who were shot at the inspection area.

According to reports from⁣ the Maariv newspaper, the victims were shot just as they reached ⁢the crossing point inspection area.

Perpetrator Identified

The Hebrew Broadcasting Corporation identified the ‌suspect as Maher Hussein Dhiyab al-Jazi, who​ was born on April 28, ​1985.

Al-Jazi, ⁢a resident of ⁣Jordan’s Ma’an Governorate,​ was immediately shot dead by Israeli ‌soldiers at‌ the⁣ crossing.

Family ‍Background

Al-Jazi’s ⁣family belongs to the Al-Huwaytat​ tribe​ in Aadhar, a village in the⁢ governorate.

Activists claim that Maher is a descendant of the “al-Zazi” family, which has a notable history in the region.

Sheikh Harun al-Zazi al-Huwaiti,⁤ a commander in the 1948 Battle of ⁣al-Qastal in Jerusalem, was a member ⁤of this‍ family.

Major General Mashoor al-Jazi, a leader in the Battle‍ of⁣ Karama in 1967 and a grandson of Sheikh Harun, is also from this family.