Israel will indefinitely close the only crossing between the West Bank and Jordan from Wednesday, days after reopening it following a shooting that killed two Israeli soldiers. A spokesperson for the Israeli authority overseeing the Allenby crossing said that it would be closed from Wednesday morning “at the direction of the political leadership.” The statement did not provide any further reason for the closure.
Palestinian and Jordanian authorities had said earlier on Tuesday that Israel would close the border the following day. The crossing serves as the main gateway for many Palestinians in the West Bank to travel abroad and is used to transport commercial goods between Jordan and the West Bank.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office did not respond to a request for comment during a public holiday in Israel. The military referred questions to the prime minister’s office. (Read More)
