Diplomatic Mess In Jordan over?

The diplomatic crisis with Jordan seems to be coming to an end after PM Netanyahu spoke with King Abdullah tonight (Monday), and secured the release of the Israeli diplomats.

According to report by ‘Arutz 2’, Israel agreed to remove the metal detectors from the entrances to Har Habayis in exchange for the release of the Israeli diplomats in Amman. The diplomats, including the one that was stabbed in yesterday’s terror attack, are expected to arrive in Israel shortly.

Jordanian authorities had originally requested that the diplomat involved in yesterday’s incident, in which an Israeli diplomat was stabbed and 2 Jordanians shot dead, be handed over for investigation. Israel claims that their diplomats have diplomatic immunity and demand that they be allowed to return home.

A preliminary investigation revealed that the Jordanian was shot at the diplomatic residence near the Israeli embassy. A Jordanian crew was called to the residence to install some furniture, when 17-year old Mahmoud Juhada stabbed an Israeli official in the back with a screw driver. The injured diplomat drew his gun and fired at the attacker critically injuring him. Another Jordanian was also shot during the brawl that ensued, and both Jordanian citizens later died of their injuries.

Israeli officials believe that the incident was a terror attack, and is in response to the recent tension around Har Habayis.

The security cabinet is currently holding a session and discussing the crisis with Jordan. The cabinet is expected to approve the deal of the removal of the metal detectors from Har Habayis, in exchange for the Israeli diplomats.

Translated by Eli B.

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