Palestinian killed after trying to steal weapon from IDF soldier near Jordan crossing

The man was crossing into the West Bank from Jordan when the incident occurred. Soldiers nearby reacted to his attempt to steal the soldier's rifle and shot him dead.

IDF soldiers at the Allenby Bridge crossing near the border with Jordan.

IDF soldiers at the Allenby Bridge crossing near the border with Jordan.

(photo credit: REUTERS)

ByYAAKOV LAPPIN, YASSER OKBI

MARCH 10, 2014 10:07