2024 Neot HaKikar ambush

Relations between Israel and Jordan, which signed a peace treaty in 1994, have been tense since the start of the Gaza war in October 2023, with Jordan having recalled its ambassador to Israel. Nonetheless, in some respects, security cooperation remained close; in April 2024, Jordan helped Israel in shooting down Iranian missiles launched against Israel. The perpetrator was shot and killed by Israeli security forces. Jordan identified the attacker as one of its citizens, named Maher Al-Jazy, while condemning attacks against civilians and calling for de-escalation. == The attack ==

On 18 October 2024, at least two gunmen infiltrated Israel from Jordan near Neot HaKikar in the Arava valley, south of the Dead Sea. a clandestine militant organization in Jordan, fostered by Kata'ib Hezbollah. == Reactions ==

Jordan The Muslim Brotherhood in Jordan claimed the two killed attackers as members of their group, saying they "always participated in events in solidarity with Gaza and in support of the resistance." Muslim Brotherhood spokesman Moath al-Khawaldeh named the two as Hussam Abu Ghazaleh and Amer Qawoos. Palestine The leadership of Palestinian group Hamas in Qatar, commended the shooting attack "targeting soldiers of the Zionist occupation army," adding in a statement that it "confirms" the continued Arab support for their cause. == See also ==