WebHooks based on "issue link" updates do not respect the JQL filter

Problem Definition

Webhooks are triggered for the worklog events regardless of the JQL specified

How to replicate

1. Navigate through Jira Administration > System > WebHooks and create a new one (+ Create a WebHook)
2. Specify the project in the JQL such as {{project = "X", }}include "issue link" created / updated, and save it
3. Access any issue from other projects rather than "Project X" and create an issue link to another issue rather than "Project X"
4. The WebHook is triggered without respecting the JQL of step 2

Notes

This is not happening for other events such as "Issue: Created"

Workaround

Create a rule using the Automation for Jira plugin to fire the webhook whenever it matches the conditions:

• Trigger Issue Linked and Issue LInked Deleted
• Condition Issue Fields Condition or JQL condition to validate the information
• Action Send outgoing web request 

Example of Automation for Jira rule

 You can also Smart Values and Branch Rules to manipulate the linked issue information