Israel Reopens Allenby Crossing for Aid Transfer Amid Security Enhancements
Israel has announced the reopening of the Allenby Bridge crossing to commercial traffic, following a closure that lasted nearly three months due to a deadly terror attack. The decision comes after significant pressure from the United States and Jordan, and the implementation of enhanced security measures. The crossing, a vital route for aid from Jordan into Gaza, had been limited to pedestrian traffic since a Jordanian terrorist attack on September 18, which resulted in the deaths of two Israeli officers. In response, Israel and Jordan have introduced stricter screening procedures for drivers and cargo, including double inspections and Shin Bet preclearance for drivers. The reopening was facilitated by a meeting between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Mike Waltz, where Israel agreed to resume cargo transfers under these new protocols. 
