Israel Closes Key West Bank-Jordan Crossing Following Deadly Attack

Israel has closed the Allenby Bridge, the only crossing connecting the Israeli-occupied West Bank to Jordan, following a shooting incident in which a driver delivering humanitarian aid from Jordan to Gaza opened fire, killing two Israeli military personnel. The closure was announced by the Israeli Airports Authority, which manages the crossing, and will remain in effect until further notice.

In addition to the Allenby Bridge closure, two other border crossings between Israel and Jordan have been affected. The Jordan River crossing in the north has been shut completely, while the Rabin crossing in the south is currently open only for the passage of workers.

No organization has yet claimed responsibility for the attack at Allenby Bridge, a critical trade and transit point. This crossing serves as the sole conduit allowing over three million Palestinians in the West Bank access to Jordan and beyond.

The incident has significant implications for the movement of goods and people in the region, raising concerns about security and humanitarian access.