JERICHO, September 18, 2025 (WAFA) – Israeli occupation authorities closed the Karama border crossing on the Palestine-Jordan border, east of the occupied West Bank, on Thursday evening, blocking the entry of passengers arriving from Jordan, following a reported shooting incident in the area.

Local sources told WAFA that Israeli forces prevented buses carrying travelers from Jordan from reaching the Palestinian side of the crossing. The military also intensified its presence and tightened restrictions in the vicinity.

Israeli media sources claimed that the shooting resulted in the killing of two individuals.

The Karama crossing, also known as the King Hussein Bridge, is the only border crossing for Palestinians in the West Bank to travel abroad via Jordan. It is under Israeli control and is frequently subject to closures and restrictions, often impacting the movement of thousands of travelers, including students, patients, and workers.

In recent years, closures of the crossing by the occupation authorities have been common, causing significant delays at times, particularly for those with urgent travel needs.

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