Last week, the border between Palestine and Jordan was on full alert following a shooting attack that killed three Israeli security personnel at the Allenby Bridge border crossing. Israel closed down all border crossings with Jordan, preventing Palestinians from the West Bank to travel for two days before eventually reopening, albeit with more stringent security measures.

The attack was a shock for both Jordan and Israel, not only because it was completely unexpected but also because of the identity of the man behind it.

Palestine Letter: The other side of the border