Israel Indefinitely Closes Allenby Crossing Stranding Millions Palestinians

Israel has indefinitely closed the Allenby Crossing, the only land border crossing between the occupied West Bank and Jordan that does not require passing through Israel, stranding thousands of Palestinians who rely on it for international travel, trade, and medical access. The closure follows a deadly attack by a Jordanian truck driver who killed two Israeli soldiers at the crossing, prompting heightened security concerns and an investigation. This move is widely seen by Palestinians as retaliation for Western countries including Britain, France, Canada, and Australia recognizing Palestine as a sovereign state, a decision strongly condemned by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The closure disrupts humanitarian aid deliveries to Gaza via Jordan, with Israeli authorities suspending all aid transfers through this route pending investigations. Palestinians face increased uncertainty and hardship, with families separated and many stranded abroad or unable to access necessary services. The situation has further escalated tensions amidst ongoing violence and international diplomatic pressure regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.