(Communicated by the MFA Spokesperson)

An Israeli security officer at the embassy in Amman was stabbed yesterday (23 July 2017) by a Jordanian worker who had entered the embassy compound for routine furniture replacement. 

The security officer, the Jordanian landlord and two Jordanian workers were present. One of the workers attacked the Israeli security official from the rear and began stabbing him with a screwdriver.  

The security official, who was slightly wounded, defended himself.  During the incident, the Jordanian worker was killed, but the landlord was injured as well. He later died of his wounds. 

In accordance with the Vienna Convention, the security officer has immunity from investigation and imprisonment. 

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with Eynat Schlein, Israel’s ambassador to Jordan, and with the security official. 

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and security authorities are working with the Jordanian government over various channels.

The Cabinet has discussed this issue and the Temple Mount issue, and will continue to hold discussions on this matter during the course of the day.