Gaza Ceasefire Phase Two: Israel Reopens Allenby Crossing Amid US Pressure
FRANCE 24 EnglishJanuary 5, 20262 min2,904 views
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- π―π΄ Israel is reopening the Allenby crossing between Jordan and the occupied West Bank to aid trucks destined for Gaza.
- ποΈ This marks the first time the crossing has been opened for aid in over two months, following a closure in September.
- β οΈ The crossing was closed after a Jordanian truck driver carrying humanitarian aid killed two Israeli soldiers.
Political and Security Hurdles
- ποΈ Despite diplomatic ties between Jordan and Israel, Israel has been reluctant to fully reopen the border due to security and internal political reasons.
- π£οΈ The minister in charge of police has publicly stated their role in keeping the crossing closed.
US Pressure and Ceasefire Phase Two
- πΊπΈ The United States is exerting significant pressure on both Israel and Hamas to move forward with phase two of the ceasefire plan.
- β Despite an announcement yesterday, there are no details on when the Allenby crossing will actually reopen.
Previous Unfulfilled Announcements
- πͺπ¬ Israel had previously announced the opening of the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt for Gazans exiting, but not for aid or returning individuals.
- π« Egypt refused to participate in this plan, stating their border would not open under such conditions, highlighting the need for actual implementation of announced measures.
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