Israel engaged in Syrian strike and Jordanian attack on multiple fronts
The Israeli army, already engaged in fighting in Gaza, on the Lebanese border, and in the West Bank, found itself dealing with more areas of concern over the weekend.
Remaining entangled in the war’s hotspots, the Israeli army faced two additional fronts over the weekend: conducting a strike against sites in Syria and defending against a terrorist incident on the Jordanian border.
Missile strikes were carried out by Israel against several sites in Syria late on Sept. 8, as reported by Syrian state media the following day. The targets included a scientific research center in Maysaf and other locations where Iranian militias and experts were developing weapons in Syria, as mentioned by the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.
There was no immediate comment from the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) regarding the strikes in Syria. Israel has frequently conducted strikes on targets inside government-controlled areas of Syria without openly acknowledging or discussing these operations.
In relation to the incident on the Jordan border, the IDF released more details, stating that “A terrorist approached the area of the Allenby Bridge from Jordan in a truck, exited the truck, and opened fire at the Israeli security forces operating at the bridge.” As a result, three Israeli civilians were killed, and the terrorist responsible was subsequently “eliminated” by Israeli security forces.
The incidents in Syria and on the Jordanian border need to be viewed in the context of Iran’s proxy war against Israel, according to Yoram Ettinger, an expert on Middle East affairs. Iran aims to undermine Jordan’s peace agreements with Israel and is involved in various destabilizing activities in the region.
The Israeli army’s actions in Syria and response to the Jordanian border incident demonstrate a firm stance against Iran’s proxy war, despite threats from Tehran. The Gaza War has also complicated relationships in the region, particularly between Jordan and Israel, as each side navigates political pressures and security concerns.
