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Two Killed in Allenby/Karameh Crossing Shooting as Attacker Is Neutralized

The crossing is a key Jordan–West Bank link with a recent history of deadly attacks.

Overview

  • Israeli medics said two men, approximately 60 and 20 years old, were pronounced dead at the scene and the assailant was killed by security forces.
  • The IDF stated the attacker arrived in a truck carrying humanitarian aid from Jordan and opened fire at the crossing.
  • Security forces launched searches in the area, encircled Jericho, and said an investigation is underway.
  • Jordanian media reported the Karameh crossing was closed to incoming traffic, and WAFA said buses from Jordan were prevented from reaching the Palestinian side.
  • Defense-source reports described elite units deploying and raised questions about exemptions for screening of Jordanian aid trucks bound for Gaza.