An IDF soldier and reservist, about 20 and 60 years old, were murdered in a shooting attack on Thursday afternoon at the Allenby Crossing between Israel and Jordan.

The terrorist was neutralized at the scene by an Israeli security guard who was stationed at the crossing.

An Israeli security official said that the terrorist was a driver of a humanitarian aid truck that was on its way from Jordan to deliver aid to the Gaza Strip. He emphasized that he was employed by the Jordanian army to transport the truck from Jordan to Gaza. Another official told the media that humanitarian aid trucks are not inspected due to an agreement with Jordan, raising concerns about serious security gaps. Dozens of aid trucks enter Israel through the crossing every day.

According to reports, immediately after crossing over the border, before the inspection of his truck began, the terrorist opened fire on the victims from close range, and when his gun jammed, he pulled out a knife and stabbed them. Immediately afterward, a security guard neutralized him.

MDA teams who arrived at the scene found the two victims, about 20 and 60, unconscious. Paramedics carried out resuscitation techniques but shortly later, were forced to pronounce the deaths of both victims at the scene.

The IDF confirmed that the terrorist arrived in Israel in a humanitarian aid truck. IDF soldiers are now carrying out a raid in Yericho, apparently to locate additional suspects involved in the attack.

“When you feed the Palestinian snake, don’t be surprised when it bites,” said Otzma Yehudit MK Tzvika Fogel, chairman of the National Security Committee. “It’s time to stop the aid, close the taps, and darken Gaza.”

MDA paramedics said, “We arrived at the scene with large forces and joined the security forces at the crossing. They led us to two men who were unconscious with gunshot wounds to their bodies while they were receiving initial medical treatment. We continued the medical treatment, which included performing resuscitation attempts, at the end of which we were unfortunately forced to pronounce them dead.”

A large number of IDF forces arrived at the scene. Following the attack, the Allenby Crossing was closed.

 Almost exactly a year ago, three Israelis were murdered in a terror attack at the Allenby Crossing.

(YWN Israel Desk—Jerusalem)