Jordan's General Security Directorate announced Tuesday that the Allenby Crossing, also known as the King Hussein Bridge, will be shut to passenger and cargo traffic from the Israeli side starting Wednesday and remain closed until further notice.
The Bridges Security Authority urged travelers to monitor official updates regarding the crossing's closure and reopening.
Last week, Jordan condemned the terrorist attack at the Allenby Crossing, calling it a violation of the law and a threat to Jordan's interests and its ability to provide assistance to the Gaza Strip. The Jordanian Foreign Ministry said at the time that the kingdom's security agencies had launched an investigation into the circumstances of the attack. The ministry added that Jordan rejects all illegal actions that run counter to its interests.
Meanwhile, Najmi Mhanna, head of the Palestinian Authority's General Authority for Crossings and Borders, said Israel had informed him that the crossing would be closed in both directions starting Wednesday. He urged residents and travelers to follow official announcements for updates.
A Palestinian source told Arab media that international organizations had also been notified of the closure. According to the source, the message, which was sent via mobile text, stated: "By decision of the Israeli prime minister, beginning September 24, 2025, and until further notice, the Allenby Bridge Crossing will be closed to passenger and cargo traffic."
