Israel on Sunday temporarily closed all its border crossings with Jordan following an attack at the Allenby Bridge, where a gunman from Jordan killed three Israeli security guards before being shot dead. The Israel Airport Authority confirmed the closure of all border points with Jordan in response to the attack after initially just one crossing was shuttered.
Netanyahu vows action after border attack
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the recent attack near Jordan’s border, which killed three Israeli security guards. In his statement, Netanyahu emphasized Israel’s commitment to defeating Hamas, recovering all hostages and ensuring Gaza no longer poses a threat to Israel. This statement came amid one of Israel’s largest protests, with thousands of people demonstrating against Netanyahu’s handling of negotiations with Hamas.