Aid to Gaza from Jordan halted by Israel following assault
In a significant development, Israel has closed the Allenby Bridge border crossing with Jordan indefinitely following a deadly terrorist attack that claimed the lives of two Israeli soldiers.
The attack, which occurred at the Allenby crossing near Jericho, was carried out by a Jordanian national driving a humanitarian aid truck. Lt. Col. (res.) Yitzhak Harosh, 68, of Jerusalem, and Sgt. Oran Hershko, 20, of Tel Mond, were the unfortunate victims.
In the aftermath of the attack, the Israel Defence Forces Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir and the Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) recommended halting aid deliveries from Jordan. The suspension affects around 150 Jordanian trucks a week, part of the 1,800 shipments normally reaching Gaza.
The suspension is due to concerns about potential security gaps. The Israeli Security Agency (Shin Bet) is responsible for implementing new security checks at the border crossings between Israel and Jordan, following the attack at the Allenby Bridge crossing. New screening procedures are to be implemented following the investigation.
It is worth noting that humanitarian supplies would still flow through Egypt and other crossings. The Taba terminal with Egypt continues normal operations. The Israel Airports Authority manages the border crossings.
The Allenby crossing is primarily used by Palestinians in Judea and Samaria to travel to Jordan. Israeli travellers use border crossings in Eilat and the northern Jordan Valley. The Israel-Jordan Rabin Crossing near Eilat is open only to workers.
This is not the first time the Allenby crossing has been the site of a terrorist attack. In September 2024, a Jordanian truck driver opened fire at the crossing, resulting in the death of three Israeli workers.
While the Allenby crossing remains closed, it is hoped that the new security measures will ensure the safety of all individuals using the border crossings between Israel and Jordan. The Israel Defence Forces and the Israeli Security Agency are working diligently to address the security concerns and reopen the Allenby Bridge crossing as soon as possible.
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