As seen in the accompanying videos, an IDF soldier in plain clothes was the target of an attack at the Allenby Crossing from Jordan on Wednesday, as the terrorist came from behind with the cord from a phone charger and tried choking him to death.

B’chasdei Hashem, the soldier was able to break free. Forces were activated and the terrorist was taken into custody.

The soldier is among those stationed at the border crossing. The terrorist is a 35-year-old resident of Shechem who returned to Israel from Jordan.

(YWN Israel Desk – Jerusalem)