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Israel to reopen Jordan border crossing for passage of aid and goods
Published by Global Banking and Finance Review
Posted on December 9, 2025
1 min readLast updated: January 20, 2026
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Published by Global Banking and Finance Review
Posted on December 9, 2025
1 min readLast updated: January 20, 2026
Israel will reopen the Allenby Crossing with Jordan for aid and goods, enhancing security. It's a vital trade route for Palestinians.
JERUSALEM, Dec 9 (Reuters) - Israel is set to reopen the Allenby Crossing with Jordan to the passage of goods and aid on Wednesday, an Israeli security official said on Tuesday.
The border crossing has been closed to aid and goods since September, when a driver bringing humanitarian aid to Gaza opened fire and killed two Israeli military personnel before being killed by security forces.
The security official said the crossing would have tightened screening for Jordanian drivers and truck cargo, and that a dedicated security force had been assigned to the crossing.
The Allenby Bridge is a key route for trade between Jordan and Israel and the only gateway for more than 3 million Palestinians in the Israeli-occupied West Bank to reach Jordan and the wider world.
The crossing reopened to passenger traffic shortly after the attack, but had remained closed to aid trucks. The U.N. says the crossing is a major route for bringing food, tents and other goods into Gaza.
(Reporting by Pesha Magid, Editing by William Maclean)
Humanitarian aid refers to assistance provided to people in need, especially during crises such as natural disasters or armed conflicts, aimed at saving lives and alleviating suffering.
A border crossing is a designated point where individuals and goods can legally enter or exit a country, often requiring customs checks and documentation.
Security forces at border crossings are responsible for maintaining safety and order, conducting checks on individuals and cargo to prevent illegal activities and ensure compliance with laws.
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