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 for the passage of goods and humanitarian aid starting Wednesday, according to an Israeli security official. The crossing had been closed to aid and goods since September, following a shooting incident in which a driver delivering aid to Gaza killed two Israeli military personnel before being killed by security forces. The crossing will now implement stricter screening for Jordanian drivers and cargo, with a dedicated security force assigned to the site. The Allenby Bridge serves as a crucial trade route between Jordan and Israel and is the sole crossing for over three million Palestinians in the West Bank to access Jordan; it had reopened to passenger traffic shortly after the attack but remained closed for aid trucks.
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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:
Security realities often bring restrictions and then adjustments. For many families relying on the Allenby Crossing to Jordan, reopened passage changes daily life in a tangible way. This is happening in Jerusalem’s immediate sphere and within the biblical territory given to Israel, so such logistical shifts carry more than just practical effects—they bear prophetic significance. Increased scrutiny and renewed cooperation here illustrate how the pressures and alignments described by Scripture play out on ground God uniquely calls His own.
Trend:
Border and aid dynamics in Israel’s covenant land are intensifying, reflecting prophetic pressures on access, security, and regional collaboration.
Tags: Aid, Jerusalem, Israel, Jordan, Security, Agreement, 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 16:50