The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced on September 18th, 2025, that they recommended halting humanitarian aid entry from Jordan following a shooting attack at the Allenby Crossing earlier that day. The recommendation, made by Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir in consultation with COGAT and the Central Command, awaits further investigation and the implementation of new screening procedures for Jordanian drivers. This development comes after a Jordanian national driving a humanitarian aid truck was neutralized by security guards at the Allenby Crossing between 1:03 PM UTC and 1:33 PM UTC on September 18th, 2025. The assailant opened fire before his weapon jammed, leading him to resort to stabbing, resulting in two fatalities. The IDF confirmed the attack, stating the terrorist arrived from Jordan. In related news, four Israeli soldiers were killed and three wounded in an explosion in eastern Rafah on September 18th, 2025, at approximately 9:30 AM UTC. The incident involved a Hummer vehicle striking an explosive device. The Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades issued a statement during the previous reporting period, warning of a "harsh war of attrition" in Gaza and threatening the lives of Israeli prisoners. Separately, Samaria Council head Yossi Dagan advocated for a voluntary immigration plan from Gaza and Judah and Samaria during an event in Peduel on September 18th, 2025, stating that "No Plastic State will rise."
