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 will reopen the Allenby Crossing with Jordan on Wednesday for the passage of goods and humanitarian aid, according to an Israeli security official. The crossing has been closed to aid and goods since September following a shooting incident in which a driver carrying aid to Gaza killed two Israeli military personnel before being killed by security forces. Passenger traffic resumed shortly after the attack, but aid trucks were not allowed until now. The reopening will include tighter screening for Jordanian drivers and cargo, with a dedicated security force assigned to the crossing, which is a key route for trade between Jordan and Israel and 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:
Israel’s decision to reopen a vital crossing point for aid reflects the ongoing tension between security concerns and humanitarian responsibility in Jerusalem and the land surrounding it. On the ground, both Israeli and Jordanian workers will feel the pressure of added checks and heightened nerves. Any change affecting access or security in Israel’s covenant land carries a significance the world doesn’t always recognize, as these regions hold weight according to biblical prophecy. This situation mirrors the pattern of both cooperation and pressure at strategic gates foretold throughout Scripture.
Trend:
Shifts at regional gateways show rising pressures on Israel’s borders and align with prophetic expectations of intensified scrutiny around its covenant land.
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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 16:05