An incident occurred overnight at the Sheikh Hussein border crossing in the Jordan Valley, where a Jordanian soldier crossed the Jordan River and fired at an Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) vehicle before retreating back into Jordanian territory. The attack, which took place near the northern town of Beit Shean, resulted in damage to an IDF patrol. Israel Army Radio and various news outlets, including Yedioth Ahronoth and the Jerusalem Post, have reported on the event, highlighting the ongoing investigation by the IDF. This cross-border incident has raised concerns over security in the region.
🇮🇱🇯🇴⚡ Yesterday, a Jordanian soldier crossed the Jordan River, opened fire on an IDF patrol & returned safely to Jordan.
IDF troops come under fire in Jordan Valley overnight, the incident is currently being investigated. https://t.co/2Jwbzs7wiH
The IDF says troops in an army vehicle came under fire on the Jordan border overnight, at the Jordan River Crossing near the northern town of Beit Shean. According to the IDF's initial probe, the gunman crossed into the border crossing and opened fire at the troops carrying out…
Israeli daily Yedioth Ahronoth: An Israeli army patrol sustained damage last night at Sheikh Hussein border crossing following a shooting operation carried out by resistance fighters from inside Jordan. https://t.co/jmaJnan0Dk
#Breaking: According to Israel Army Radio, a terrorist crossed the Jordan River, fired at an IDF vehicle, and then retreated back into Jordanian territory. Via @JoeTruzman
Army Radio reports a terrorist crossed the Jordan river and shot at an IDF vehicle. The suspect returned to Jordanian territory.