Allenby Crossing

Jordan:

Ten years prison sentence for smuggling guns into Israel

A Jordanian court sentenced a former parliament member, who smuggled hundreds of guns into Israel, to ten years in prison.

Encouraging terrorism

Mass rallies in Jordan in memory of Allenby Crossing terrorist

At rallies held throughout the Hashemite Kingdom, participants express support for the "act of heroism" carried out by the terrorist who murdered three Israelis.

Allenby Crossing attack:

Israel returns body of terrorist to Jordan

Israel returned the body of the Jordanian terrorist who murdered three border-crossing employees due to heavy pressure from the officials in the Jordanian government and military.

US militant anti-Israel group praises Allenby Crossing terrorist

Unity of Fields, formerly the US branch of the pro-vandalism 'Palestine Action' group, posts image 'commemorating and honoring the brave Jordanian martyr' who murdered 3 Israeli civilians at a border crossing yesterday.

Daughter of murder victim:

'This is an oversight; they wouldn't get a gun into Ben Gurion'

Orly Birnbaum, whose father was murdered at Allenby Crossing attack, cannot come to terms with the loss: 'I don't know how to go on living without him.'

Allenby Bridge:

Workers warned of lax security days before the attack

Before the deadly attack at the crossing with Jordan yesterday, the workers at Allenby Bridge had written to warn of threats against workers and insufficient security equipment to prevent smuggling.

'An individual act'

Jordan issues weak condemnation of Allenby Crossing attack

Jordanian Foreign Ministry says it is "closely following" investigations into shooting attack in which three Israelis were murdered, stresses need for "de-escalation measures".

Son saved from Nova festival; father murdered at Allenby Crossing

The son of Adrian Marcelo Podsmesser, who was murdered at the Allenby Crossing, speaks of his father's devotion to him after he survived the Nova massacre: 'He supported me since the attack.'

Herzog to Amb. Lew:

'We trust all parties to investigate border crossing attack'

President Isaac Herzog met with US Ambassador to Israel Jack Lew and commented on the terror attack at the Allenby Crossing which left three dead.

Israel-Jordan border

Yochanan, Yuri, and Adrian murdered in shooting attack

Yochanan, 61, Yuri, 65, and Adrian have been named as the three Israeli civilians who were murdered in a terrorist shooting attack at a border crossing with Jordan this morning.

Hostage's father: Humanitarian aid torpedoes my son's return

Kobi Samerano, father of murdered hostage Yonatan Samerano, criticizes Israeli government for allowing humanitarian aid to reach Hamas. 'You are torpedoing my son's return while you are feeding Hamas.'

3 Israelis murdered in shooting at Allenby Crossing

3 men in their 50s murdered by truck driverwho opened fire on Israeli workers at Israel-Jordan border crossing used to facilitate transfer of humanitarian aid to Gaza.

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Activists block aid trucks to Gaza at Allenby Crossing

Activists from the Tzav 9 organization blocked Allenby Crossing for the movement of aid trucks that are supposed to cross from Jordan to the Gaza Strip.

Jordanian MP who tried to smuggle guns into Israel indicted

Hamas sympathizing politician faces up to 15 years in Jordanian prison, has parliamentary immunity revoked.

At request of the US:

Israel expands border crossings at Jordanian frontier

Israel-Jordan border crossing heavily used by Palestinian Arabs now opened 24 hours a day, five days a week at America's behest.

Watch: Israel opens Jordan crossing 24/7 to benefit PA tourists

The Allenby border crossing, which allows PA residents to travel to all parts of the world from Jordan, will now be open around the clock.

Arab threatening knife attack arrested at Allenby Crossing

18-year-old arrested after telling border crossing official he came with a knife to kill Israelis.

Terror attack

Watch: Arab tries to strangle Israeli worker at Allenby Crossing

PA Arab from Shechem tries to strangle Interior Ministry employee at Allenby Crossing. Attacker arrested and taken for interrogation.

Are Israeli officials finally waking up?

WATCH: Israeli soldier injured in ramming attack

Arab driver rams into IDF soldier near Jordan River baptism site.

MK is 'disappointed' that meeting with Jordanian MP was canceled

MK Oren Hazan speaks about his canceled meeting with Jordanian MP, promises to try again in the future.

Jordanian MP chickens out of meeting

Jordanian parliamentarian who challenged MK Oren Hazan to meeting at border announces he won't be showing up after all.

Israeli authorities foil ancient Roman coin smuggling attempt

Customs authorities foil attempt to smuggle 53 historical coins dating from Roman period.

Israeli security discovers two PA Arabs trying to smuggle birds

Israeli security forces discover two PA Arabs attempting to smuggle birds into Israel by strapping them into their pants legs.

Arab pop star faces media storm after photo with IDF officer

Saber Rebaï, a Tunisian singer-songwriter, faces storm of criticism after posing for a photo together with an Israeli soldier.

Driver smuggled antiquities in Norwegian Ambassador's car

Norwegian Ambassador's chauffeur arrested in attempt to smuggle 10 kg of artifacts across the border in official car.

Jordanian diplomat caught smuggling into Israel

Jordan embassy member nabbed sneaking gold bars and smartphones through border, just 1 month after EU representative did same.

EU representative in Israel caught smuggling gold, drugs

Gold bars and jewelry, hundreds of smartphones, and steroids all worth $2.5 million found in car of EU diplomat entering from Jordan.

US Slams Israel's 'Unequal' Entry for Palestinian-Americans

Oslo Accords stipulate Arab dual citizens on PA registry must enter from Jordan, but State Dept. slams Israel for 'ethnic discrimination.'

Israeli Islamist Raed Salah Fined for Border Tirade

Leader of northern Islamic movement interfered with police after he and his wife were questioned at the Jordanian border.

IDF to Open New Investigation into Death of Jordanian Judge

IDF opens a new investigation into the March 10 killing of a Jordanian judge by Israeli soldiers at the Allenby border crossing.

Israel 'Regrets' Allenby Bridge Incident

Shimon Peres expresses 'regret', 'condolences' over killing of Jordanian terrorist.

Jordan's PM Blames Israeli Government for Judge's Shooting

The Israeli government is "completely responsible" for the shooting of Jordanian judge, says Jordan's PM Abdullah Nsur.

Netanyahu 'Regrets' Shooting of Jordanian Judge

PM issues statement of 'regret' over the shooting of a Jordanian man who was killed in an altercation with IDF forces.

IDF Insists Jordanian Man Shot Dead by Troops was a Terrorist

IDF Spokesman says Raed Zeiter tried to grab a soldier's weapon. Diplomats beseiged in Amman embassy. Security cameras malfunctioned?

Jordan Threatens 'Firm Measures' Over Judge's Death

Jordan says it will take “firm measures” against Israel in the wake of the death of a judge who was shot dead trying to carry out an attack.

Jordanians Demand Investigation on Terrorist's Shooting

Jordanians demanded an investigation into the death of a man who tried to steal the weapon from an IDF soldier, and then choke him.

PA Demands International Probe into Jordanian Border Shooting

Palestinian Authority reacts angrily after former PA resident shot dead in an attack on IDF border guards.

Breaking news

Terrorist 'Judge' Shot Dead Attacking Soldier at Jordan Border

An IDF soldier shot and killed an Arab man who tried to attack him Monday at Allenby Bridge crossing.

Revealed: Israel Holding Senior Al Qaeda Operative

Senior terrorist planned 'unconventional' attacks against Israelis; detained attempting to infiltrate Israel via Jordan.

Foreign Ministry Reminds: Even Moroccan MPs Need a Visa

Israel found itself reminding international journalists on Wednesday that even ‘friendly’ foreign Arab MPs must respect its border rules.

Israel Foils 'Flytilla' Activists' Latest Provocation

A group of 50 pro-Arab activists, who organized the last 'flytilla', refused entry to Bethlehem through the Jordanian border with Israel.

PA to Open Duty Free Shop in Jericho

Palestinian Authority planning to open a duty-free shop in Jericho, near the Allenby Bridge crossing.

Ministers Roll Out Gestures for PA

PM Netanyahu gathered ministers to find ways to help PA Arabs.The Allenby Bridge will be open 24 hours a day and economic projects are under way.