Israel Shuts Allenby Crossing to Jordan in Response to Growing Recognition of Palestinian State

Occupied Palestine (QNN)- Israel has announced the indefinite closure of the Allenby Bridge, suspending the movement of goods and people through the sole crossing point between the occupied West Bank and Jordan. The move is reported to be among the first measures of collective punishment following the wave of recognition of a Palestinian state.

Israel will close the also-known King Hussein Bridge, starting on Wednesday until further notice, the Palestinian General Authority for…