Three Israelis shot dead at key border crossing after gunman leapt from truck & opened fire in horror ambush

THREE Israeli civilians have been killed after a gunman opened fire at the border crossing between the West Bank and Jordan.

Israeli military said the shooter came from the Jordanian side in a truck and starting firing at security.

Security forces at the Allenby CrossingAFP

Security gathered at the scene of the attackAFP

A probe has been launched to investigate how and why the shooting took placeAFP

A shootout erupted, leaving three innocent civilians dead, according to Israel.

They were said to be all men in their 50s.

Jordan has now launched a probe into the shooting, according to local reports.

The horror ambush unfolded at the Allenby crossing, which takes Israelis, Palestinians and tourists over the Jordan River.

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