Archive · 22 Sep 2025
Allenby Crossing Reopens After Temporary Closure
The Allenby crossing, the only way to travel between the Israeli-occupied West Bank and Jordan, is open again.
The crossing was previously shut on September 19, one day after a Jordanian truck driver opened fire and killed two Israeli soldiers.
The Allenby crossing is also used to transport goods between Jordan and the West Bank.
The Israeli authority managing the land border announced the reopening on Monday.
The Allenby crossing has reopened for passenger traffic.
The crossing is the only gateway between the West Bank and Jordan.
The crossing was closed on September 19.
The previous closure was a day after a shooting incident.
The crossing transports commercial goods as well.
- Who
- Israeli authority
- What
- Allenby crossing reopening
- When
- Monday
- Where
- Allenby crossing between West Bank and Jordan
- Why
- Following temporary closure
Previous Closure
Reopening
Impact
Previous Closure
Disruption of travel and goods transport.
Reopening
Restoration of normal movement of people and commerce.
- Location
- Allenby Crossing (between West Bank and Jordan)
- Current Status
- Reopened
- Closure Date
- September 19 (previous closure)
- Reason for Previous Closure
- Shooting incident
- Function
- Sole gateway for passengers and goods