Israel’s decision to indefinitely close the only land crossing in the occupied West Bank that allowed over 3 million Palestinians to Jordan has intensified fears of more restrictions in the coming days.

CNN quoted the Israel Airports Authority, which administers the crossing, says it was a decision made by the political echelon.

However, this decision came after several Western countries, including Britain, France, Canada and Australia recognised the Palestinian state at the United Nations General Assembly.

According to Palestinians, the decision to close the international land border, Allenby Crossing, also known as the King Hussein Bridge or Al-Karama Crossing, is retaliatory.

“It’s revenge against the people, and it closely resembles the checkpoints spread throughout the West Bank.

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