Allenby Bridge was suddenly closed, relief supplies were stuck in traffic, and regional tensions escalated again
Remember the Allenby Bridge? It is the key port connecting Jordan and the West Bank.
Recently, Israel suddenly announced an indefinite shutdown of this "line of life", leaving a lot of people out of hand.
This closed fireplace, A Jordanian truck driver suddenly shot at the bridge, killing two Israeli soldiers.
It happened suddenly. Originally, everyone was still looking forward to the bridge returning to normal, but I didn't expect it to be blocked just a few days after its opening.
For Gaza, this means that a large number of relief supplies are blocked out, and the pressure comes all at once.
The Alenby Bridge has always been regarded as the most important transit point between Jordan and the West Bank.
It is not only a passageway for freight transportation, but also the only route for ordinary Palestinians to the outside world.
Imagine that 7 per cent of the aid supplies in Gaza go here, and accumulate more than 14,4 thousand tons.
Now the bridge is closed, which is equivalent to blocking Gaza with not enough “life-saving food.”
Although there are other passages, the pressure is all concentrated on other border crossings, and no one can bear it.
Shooting led to fire, emergency consultations with Israel in Jordan, ports reopen far away
Speaking of this, the closure of the Alenby Bridge actually had a pre-cause.
On Friday, a Jordanian driver carrying humanitarian supplies to Gaza suddenly shot at the bridge, killing two Israeli soldiers on the scene.
The Jordanian government immediately condemned it and launched an investigation. It was confirmed that the driver was an ordinary humanitarian who delivered aid to Gaza.Just worked for three months.
But this incident suddenly made Israel and Jordan nervous.
Even more painful, the Israeli Defense Army has immediately announced that it will increase its troops in the West Bank during the festival.
Eight regiments were directly deployed, and the entire region reached 23 camps, with deployment lasting at least until mid-October.
This is tantamount to adding another fire to the tense atmosphere. Everyone is holding their breath and waiting for the next step.
Materials are stuck, the diplomatic game is upgraded, and the global concerns of many parties are closely consulted.
The impact of the closure of Allenby Bridge is more than just a door closed.
In Gaza, there was a shortage of supplies, and now a large number of rescue trucks can only wait, with transportation pressures on other ports.
Although it can also be bypassed, efficiency and safety are greatly discounted.
More importantly, the Palestinians on the West Bank are often connected to the outside world through this bridge, where they can only be trapped.
A chain reaction caused by a shooting.
In the end, when Allenby Bridge can be reopened still depends on the multinational game and the situation on the spot.
For Gaza and the Palestinians, these days of waiting have undoubtedly been more painful.
At present, the whole world is paying attention to the progress of follow-up negotiations, hoping that relief supplies can flow unimpeded as soon as possible.
For Jordan, Israel and the Palestinians, the wave also tests the balance between security and humanity.
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Overall, the sudden closure of the Alenbi Bridge has not only shattered the neck of Gaza’s rescue supplies, but also aggravated the already tense regional situation.
After the shootings, security and humanitarian rescue became a "rafting river", and none of the parties dared to let go.
For ordinary people, these changes directly affect everyday life, as well as the vulnerability of peace and security.
It is hoped that all parties can resolve their differences soon and reopen this "life bridge" that connects things.