Allenby Crossing to Reopen for Aid and Goods After Security Overhaul

Nearly three months after its closure, Israel will reopen the Allenby Crossing on Wednesday to resume the transfer of goods and humanitarian aid from Jordan. The crossing was shut down following the Sept. 18 attack in which Jordanian terrorist Abdel Mutlab al-Qaisi, driving an aid truck, opened fire and killed Lt. Col. (res.) Yitzhak Harush and Sgt. Oren Hershko before being shot by security forces.

The decision comes after a broad security overhaul carried out by Israel and Jordan. The route is a major channel for supplies entering Judea and Samaria and Gaza, and U.S. and Jordanian pressure had mounted for weeks to restore full cargo operations.

A security official said that “in recent weeks, the required security adjustments at the Allenby crossing were carried out on both the Israeli and the Jordanian sides. Screening procedures for Jordanian drivers and trucks have been tightened, and dedicated forces were deployed to secure the crossing.” According to the official, every truck heading to Judea and Samaria or Gaza will now undergo full inspection by Jordanian personnel and then again by Israeli authorities, with escorts and prior Shin Bet clearance for drivers.

Senior diplomatic sources said Jordan fully complied with Israel’s demands. “The Jordanians implemented the security changes we demanded — and beyond. They significantly strengthened the inspections and took it very seriously. Every truck entering will be escorted and undergo strict screening,” one official noted.

The reopening was finalized after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s meeting with U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Mike Waltz, during which Israel agreed to resume cargo movement under upgraded protocols. Since the attack, the crossing had been open only for pedestrian traffic.

The “Tzav 9” protest movement sharply condemned the move, saying, “Hamas is fully active every day against our fighters, and the Government of Israel continues sending supply trucks and treats directly to the vile murderers.” The group added that “hundreds of trucks are not enough for the unchecked re-armament race of Sinwar and Deif’s successors,” and noted that “Israeli hero Staff Sgt. Ran Gvili z”l is still not here, in total violation of the agreements.”

Israeli officials say the tightened procedures are designed to prevent future attacks and ensure secure, supervised aid flow as the crossing reopens.