Transport Ministry Director-General Moshe Ben-Zaken conducted an unannounced inspection at the Allenby Border Crossing today, where he was briefed on congestion and security challenges at a terminal that has processed some 750,000 passengers since the start of the year. As part of Minister Miri Regev's policy to improve public service, Ben-Zaken directed the Israel Airports Authority to extend operating hours while maintaining security for both travelers and staff, according to the ministry.
Transport Ministry Director-General Moshe Ben-Zaken made an unannounced visit to the Allenby Border Crossing (the King Hussein Bridge terminal) on Tuesday evening, inspecting congestion and security challenges at the crossing, which has seen some 750,000 travelers since the start of 2026. The visit is part of Minister Miri Regev's stated policy to improve service to the public; Ben-Zaken instructed the Israel Airports Authority to extend operating hours at the terminal while maintaining security for travelers and staff, according to the ministry. The Allenby crossing is a key land border between the West Bank and Jordan, used primarily by Palestinian travelers and international visitors. The Transportation Ministry said the visit was intended to assess conditions firsthand and address bottlenecks. No prior on-the-ground ministry inspection at this terminal has been reported in The Zioneer's recent coverage.
The Zioneer has previously reported on Ben-Zaken's unannounced inspections of other infrastructure projects, including a June 28 visit to the Highway 4 renovation project, and on Minister Regev's broader push to improve public-facing services at state-run facilities, as cited in a State Comptroller report that gave the ministry above-average marks.
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