Archive · 19 Sep 2025
Israel Shuts Border Crossing After Deadly Attack
On Thursday, an aid driver shot and killed two Israeli military personnel at the Allenby Bridge, a border crossing between the West Bank and Jordan.
Following the attack, Israel closed the Allenby Bridge indefinitely, impacting travel and trade.
This key gateway for Palestinians to reach Jordan and the world has been shut.
The Jordan River crossing in the north was also shut, while the Rabin crossing in the south remained open only for workers.
No group has claimed responsibility, and the incident is under investigation.
An aid driver shot and killed two Israeli military personnel.
The attack occurred at the Allenby Bridge crossing.
Israel has shut down the Allenby Bridge indefinitely.
The Jordan River crossing was also closed.
The Rabin crossing remains open for workers.
- Who
- Aid driver, Israeli military personnel
- What
- Shooting at Allenby Bridge
- When
- Thursday (incident), Friday (closure)
- Where
- Allenby Bridge (West Bank/Jordan border)
- Why
- Under investigation
Jordan's Position
Israel's Position
Crossing Closure
Jordan's Position
Likely to be concerned about the humanitarian implications.
Israel's Position
Israel closed crossings pending investigation.
- Incident
- Shooting at Allenby Bridge
- Location
- Allenby Bridge (West Bank/Jordan border)
- Fatalities
- Two Israeli military personnel
- Perpetrator
- Aid driver
- Affected Crossing
- Allenby Bridge, Jordan River crossing, Rabin crossing
- Status
- Closed indefinitely
Sources
Israeli military says received report of shooting at Jordan border crossing
Two Israelis killed in attack at Jordan border crossing
Two Israelis killed in gun and knife attack near West Bank, suspect came on Jordanian aid truck, says IDF
Aid driver kills two Israelis at Jordan border crossing
Four Israeli soldiers killed in suspected roadside bomb blast in Rafah
Aid driver kills two Israeli military personnel at Jordan border crossing