Israel launches preliminary investigation into Amman embassy incident

Israel says the guard fired in self-defense after being stabbed by a screwdriver-wielding Jordanian workman.

Jordanian police outside Israeli embassy in Amman

Jordanian police outside Israeli embassy in Amman

(photo credit: SOCIAL MEDIA)

ByYASSER OKBI/ MAARIV HASHAVUA

AUGUST 4, 2017 19:34

Updated: AUGUST 6, 2017 13:11

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