Foreign Policy

Deadly Violence at Israeli Border Crossing Highlights Security Gaps Amid Rising Regional Threats

By National Security Desk | September 18, 2025

A lethal attack at the Jordan-Israel border crossing and multiple soldier deaths in Gaza spotlight ongoing security failures amid intensified Hamas aggression, raising urgent questions about Israel’s preparedness to defend its sovereignty.

In yet another stark reminder of the persistent dangers facing Israel, a Jordanian aid truck driver opened fire at the Allenby Bridge crossing — a critical point linking the West Bank and Jordan — killing two individuals before being neutralized by Israeli forces. This incident comes amid an escalating conflict that has already cost hundreds of lives on both sides and threatens regional stability vital to America’s strategic interests. The attacker, identified by Jordanian authorities as Abdel-Mutalib al-Qaisi, had reportedly been operating aid trucks into Gaza for months. How did such an individual slip through what should be one of...

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