SwedenLivingWorld world_2_fill WorldBusiness BusinessSports sports-soccer SportsEntertainmentEntertain

Jordan extends border closure after shooting

The important border crossing between Jordan and the West Bank remains closed to traffic, announces Jordan. Yesterday's deadly shooting at the border implies a further escalation of tensions in the region.

» Updated: 09 September 2024, 12:33

» Published: 09 September 2024

Jordan extends border closure after shooting
Photo: Mahmoud Illean/AP/TT

The Allenby border crossing was closed on Sunday, after an armed truck driver attacked Israeli border guards. Three Israelis were killed before the perpetrator, a Jordanian, was shot dead by Israeli forces.

In a statement from Jordan's Foreign Ministry, the incident is condemned. A two-state solution "is the only way to achieve security and stability for all and to put an end to the spread of violence and an escalating conflict in the region," the statement reads, according to Israeli Haaretz.

The border crossing is used by Palestinians, Israelis, and international tourists. The bridge over the Jordan River also constitutes one of the Middle East's most important trade routes. According to Jordanian authorities, the border will remain closed "until further notice".

Israeli media, however, report that it has been reopened for pedestrians.

Jordan has acted as a mediator in attempts to reach a ceasefire in the war between Israel and Hamas. Both the country's foreign minister and King Abdullah II have simultaneously directed sharp criticism against Israel's warfare in the Gaza Strip, as well as against the repeated military raids on the West Bank.

Tags
TTT
By TTThis article has been altered and translated by Sweden Herald

More news

Trump nominates another Fox profile
1 MIN READ

Trump nominates another Fox profile

Israel's attack leveled the village to the ground: "Why?"
3 MIN READ

Israel's attack leveled the village to the ground: "Why?"

Swedish demand in the EU: Everyone must pressure Russia
1 MIN READ

Swedish demand in the EU: Everyone must pressure Russia

Macron on long-distance weapons: Absolutely right of USA
2 MIN READ

Macron on long-distance weapons: Absolutely right of USA

Car crashed at school in China – children injured
1 MIN READ

Car crashed at school in China – children injured

Hong Kong imprisons democracy profiles
1 MIN READ

Hong Kong imprisons democracy profiles

Biden missed the group photo
1 MIN READ

Biden missed the group photo

Prohibited gas found at Ukrainian front
1 MIN READ

Prohibited gas found at Ukrainian front

Israel ready to fight even after ceasefire
1 MIN READ

Israel ready to fight even after ceasefire

Hamas kills looters
1 MIN READ

Hamas kills looters

Unwanted Stowaways on Norwegian Plants
1 MIN READ

Unwanted Stowaways on Norwegian Plants

At Least Five Killed in Drone Attack on Beirut
2 MIN READ

At Least Five Killed in Drone Attack on Beirut

UNRWA: UN efforts necessary in Gaza
1 MIN READ

UNRWA: UN efforts necessary in Gaza

Trump ready to use military for deportations
1 MIN READ

Trump ready to use military for deportations

Crack in G20 Meeting Already Before Opening
2 MIN READ

Crack in G20 Meeting Already Before Opening

Flooded houses and several dead after Man-yi
1 MIN READ

Flooded houses and several dead after Man-yi

So, the EU is going to meet Trump - with Poland at the wheel
5 MIN READ

So, the EU is going to meet Trump - with Poland at the wheel

Large Coalition on the Way in Austria
1 MIN READ

Large Coalition on the Way in Austria

Jens Stoltenberg lands another top job
1 MIN READ

Jens Stoltenberg lands another top job

Multiple data cables in the Baltic Sea damaged
2 MIN READ

Multiple data cables in the Baltic Sea damaged