Yohanan Shchori

Yohanan Shchori z"l, was one of three Israeli men killed in a terrorist shooting attack at the Allenby Bridge Crossing between Jordan and the West Bank on Sunday morning (September 8, 2024). The attack was carried out by a Jordanian truck driver, who exited his vehicle and opened fire at the guards in the inspection area of the terminal. The guards returned fire at the terrorist, killing him. The three casualties of the attack were employees of the Israeli Airports Authority, who manage the crossing. Schori was married and a father of six. He had been a resident of Ma'ale Ephraim for nearly 30 years and served on the council's plenary since 2013. Shchori worked in cargo transfer at the terminal as a foreman. Having volunteered for many years in the civil guard, Shachori was immediately called up for the emergency squad when war broke out on October 7. The local council noted that: "He carried out every task required with dedication and commitment to the residents' security." hief Superintendent Doron Dahan, commander of policing and community in Ma'ale Ephraim and the Jordan Valley, and Shchori's superior, told Ynet that he had known Yohanan for many years. "They called him 'the General' here; he was the oldest. A cherished community member, he volunteered in the police for over 20 years. Deeply connected to the country, he wanted to contribute as much as he could together with his children," Dahan recalled. "He knew all the officers here and nurtured generations of officers in the Jordan Valley. He introduced them to the area and was deeply rooted in the community. Everyone is in shock, and it’s hard for us to process what happened."