Palestinians in West Bank stranded as Israel shuts only international crossing
Summary
Israel has closed the Allenby Bridge, the only international crossing between the West Bank and Jordan. This action prevents over two million Palestinians in the West Bank from traveling abroad and affects those abroad who wish to return home. The closure follows a shooting incident near the crossing and occurs amid heightened tensions in the region.Key Facts
- The Allenby Bridge is the only crossing point between the West Bank and Jordan not through Israel.
- Israel closed the crossing indefinitely, preventing Palestinians from traveling abroad.
- The closure came after a shooting near the crossing where a Jordanian gunman killed two Israeli military personnel.
- Palestinians in the West Bank mainly rely on the Allenby Bridge for international travel due to restrictions at Israeli airports and border crossings.
- The closure affects Palestinians stuck abroad and those in the West Bank with family ties to Jordan.
- Jordan hosts more than two million registered Palestinian refugees.
- Israeli authorities did not specify a reason for the closure but there is ongoing regional tension.
- Some countries, including the UK and France, have recently moved to recognize a Palestinian state, which Israel criticizes.
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