Israel shuts crossing that connects occupied West Bank to Jordan | Israel-Palestine conflict News

The closure of the King Hussein (Allenby) Bridge is the latest in a long line of collective punishments imposed by Israeli forces.

Israel has ordered the indefinite closure of the King Hussein Bridge, also known as the Allenby Bridge, stopping the passage of goods and people through the only gateway between the occupied West Bank and Jordan, Palestinian authorities say.

Israel will close the bridge crossing starting on Wednesday until further notice, the Palestinian General Authority for…