Israeli Military Urges Halt to Jordan Gaza Aid After Deadly Border Attack

Following a deadly attack at the Allenby (King Hussein) crossing between Jordan and the Israeli-occupied West Bank, where a Jordanian truck driver carrying humanitarian aid for Gaza killed two Israelis before being shot dead, the Israeli military has urged the government to temporarily halt all humanitarian aid deliveries to Gaza via this route. Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, Israel’s Chief of Staff, recommended suspending aid from Jordan until investigations are completed and screening procedures for Jordanian drivers are improved. The crossing is a critical conduit for humanitarian aid to Gaza, with Jordan facilitating a significant portion of supplies, but this attack has raised security concerns leading to tighter controls and temporary closure of the crossing. Jordan’s Foreign Ministry condemned the attack, noting it could negatively impact humanitarian efforts and calling for an end to Israeli aggression against Gaza and a permanent ceasefire. Israeli authorities have increased security measures throughout the West Bank and detained several Palestinians during ensuing sweeps. Aid continues to enter Gaza through other routes, but the incident has put the Jordanian aid channel under scrutiny amid ongoing conflict and humanitarian needs.