Israel says guard at Amman embassy shot after being attacked
JERUSALEM — Israel’s Foreign Ministry said on Monday that a security guard at the country’s embassy in Jordan opened fire, killing two Jordanians, after being attacked by one of them with a screwdriver.
The incident took place on Sunday evening, at a residential building used by embassy staff.
Israeli media said Jordan has demanded to conduct an investigation and has prevented Israeli embassy staff from leaving the premises. Jordanian government officials were not immediately available for comment.
Israel’s Foreign Ministry did not refer to such demands in its statement, but said the guard has diplomatic immunity, according to international conventions.