Israel to Reopen Jordan Border Crossing for Passage of Aid, Goods After Terror Attack
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Category: ISRAEL, JERUSALEM & THE TEMPLE
Summary:
Israel plans to reopen the Allenby Crossing with Jordan on Wednesday for the passage of goods and aid following its closure since September. The crossing was shut after a driver bringing humanitarian aid to Gaza fired on Israeli military personnel, killing two, before being killed by security forces. Israeli officials stated that security measures will be tightened, including more thorough screening of Jordanian drivers and truck cargo, supported by a dedicated security force at the crossing. The Allenby Bridge serves as a crucial route for trade between Jordan and Israel and is the sole gateway for over three million Palestinians in the West Bank to access Jordan.
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Scripture: Psalm 122:6-7
"Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: "May they prosper who love you. May peace be within your walls, and prosperity within your palaces.""
Commentary:
When gates open and close along Israel’s borders, daily life and hopes are directly affected for thousands who rely on these crossings. Security measures mean real delays and stress for drivers and families. Though the Allenby Bridge is simply a crossing to some, its position on land God gave to Israel places every reopening and restriction in a prophetic light. Shifting patterns at boundary points in Jerusalem and the covenant land remain a marker of the pressures and restlessness that Scripture describes for the last days.
Trend:
Border crossings on Israel’s covenant land remain points of tension, highlighting persistent unrest and the larger prophetic drama unfolding in the region.
Tags: Israel, Jerusalem, Aid, Jordan, West Bank, Israeli Government, Jordanian Government, Security, Screening, Algemeiner
Source Excerpt:
Israeli police officers stand next to their cars at the scene of a fatal shooting at the Allenby Crossing between the West Bank and Jordan, Sept. 18, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Oren Ben Hakoon 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 West Bank to reach Jordan. The crossing reopened to passenger traffic shortly after the attack, but had remained closed to aid trucks. The UN says the crossing is a major route for bringing food, tents, and other goods into Gaza....
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Source: Algemeiner
Posted on 12-09-2025 13:50