Two Israelis Killed in Terror Shooting at Allenby Crossing with Jordan

The terrorist was neutralized at the scene.

By JNS.org

A terrorist opened fire at Israel’s Allenby Crossing with Jordan on Thursday afternoon, killing two Israelis, according to medical officials.

“A report was received regarding a shooting at the Allenby Crossing in the Jordan Valley Brigade,” the Israel Defense Forces said in a Hebrew statement, adding: “The details remain under investigation.”

The Magen David Adom medical emergency response group confirmed that its paramedics treated two men, one in his 60s and one in his 20s, for gunshot wounds. They were subsequently pronounced dead.

At least one gunman was reportedly neutralized by Israeli security forces at the scene. His condition was not immediately clear.

Israel’s Channel 12 News identified the terrorist as a Jordanian citizen who was driving a humanitarian aid truck destined for the Gaza Strip.

Just over a year ago, on Sept. 8, 2024, a Jordanian terrorist opened fire at the Allenby Crossing, murdering three Israelis. Israel’s military said that the terrorist drove in a truck to the crossing from the Jordanian side. He then exited the vehicle and began firing at forces guarding the crossing.

Following the attack, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to work with Jordan to strengthen the Jewish state’s eastern border and maintain “peace and security” in the frontier region.

“In this multifront battle, we know we need to secure our eastern border with Jordan. It is a border of peace,” the prime minister declared. “We cooperate with the Kingdom of Jordan to ensure that it remains so.”