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Family Seeks Compensation After Lt. Col. Harosh's Death

2/1/2026

Summary

Story summary

The family of Lt. Col. Yitzhak Harosh seeks compensation from Jordan after his September 2025 death at the Allenby Crossing.
Harosh's son urged the Israeli Foreign Ministry to press Jordan for payment.
Abd al-Muttalib al-Qaisi was shot dead by security after the assault.
Jordan Richardson, 21, of East Yorkshire, was sentenced to life for planning a terror attack after prosecutors said he had materials for mustard gas and expressed intentions to kill Jews.
The court noted his commitment to violent jihad and dismissed his defense as fantasy role-play.

History

Historical Context

The Six-Day War in 1967 resulted in Jordan losing the West Bank to Israel, reshaping regional relations. Tensions resurfaced in 2024 when a Jordanian truck driver, Maher Al-Jazi, killed three Israeli workers at the Allenby Crossing, reflecting ongoing hostilities. This incident, alongside recent threats of terrorism, underscores the fragile security dynamics between Israel and Jordan, particularly amid the Gaza conflict.

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Story summary

The family of Lt. Col. Yitzhak Harosh seeks compensation from Jordan after his September 2025 death at the Allenby Crossing.
Harosh's son urged the Israeli Foreign Ministry to press Jordan for payment.
Abd al-Muttalib al-Qaisi was shot dead by security after the assault.
Jordan Richardson, 21, of East Yorkshire, was sentenced to life for planning a terror attack after prosecutors said he had materials for mustard gas and expressed intentions to kill Jews.
The court noted his commitment to violent jihad and dismissed his defense as fantasy role-play.

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