An Israeli officer approaching the Israel-Jordan border near Budrus on his way to attend a meeting of local commanders of the two sides, was fired on today by Jordanians. He was not hurt. No meeting was held as a result, and the Israeli authorities have complained to the Mixed Armistice Commission.
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