JERUSALEM – Two Israeli soldiers were murdered Thursday in a terror attack at the Allenby Crossing on the border with Jordan. Defense sources said the assailant arrived in a humanitarian aid truck from Jordan, opened fire at close range, and then stabbed the soldiers when his weapon jammed.
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The victims were men in their 20s and 60s, according to Magen David Adom. Both were pronounced dead after resuscitation efforts failed.
Israeli forces killed the terrorist on the scene, and searches were launched amid reports of a possible accomplice. Units from Duvdevan, YATAM, and Battalion 47 were deployed in the area as part of the operation.
The IDF confirmed the incident and said security forces are reviewing the circumstances. The attack immediately raised questions about Israel’s policy of exempting Jordanian aid trucks bound for Gaza from inspection — a vulnerability officials acknowledged.
The Allenby Crossing has been a repeated target of violence. In September 2024, three Israelis — Yochanan Shchori, 61, Yuri Birnbaum, 65, and Adrian Marcelo Podsmesser, 57 — were murdered when a Jordanian truck driver crossed into Israel and opened fire before being shot dead by security guards.
Thursday’s assault highlights the ongoing security challenges Israel faces at its borders, particularly as aid convoys to Gaza have become a flashpoint.
BDE
Stop aid trucks immediately from this location as the report says it’s not the first time stop the insanity
Did anyone mention that very little good comes out of having compassion for wicked and cruel people?
BDE
If he was in his 60’s I dont think he is a soldier
It’s not enough to kill the terrorist:
Israel got to be on the offensive: NOT defensive.
Israel should take REVENGE in msng ways ,for DETTERENCE.
weak zionists feeding hamas while jews are starved and are killed while feeding them. weak zionists