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Israeli Supreme Court orders extension of Al-Karama Crossing
The Haaretz newspaper reported that the Israeli High Court ordered the Airport Authority to extend the operating hours of the Al-Karama border crossing between the West Bank and Jordan. This measure aims to address the restrictions imposed on the movement of approximately three million Palestinians, for whom the crossing is the only land route to the outside world. Currently, the crossing operates for fewer hours than all other crossings controlled by Israel, with operating hours ranging from 4 to 5.5 hours daily, and inspection and monitoring procedures taking about three and a half hours. Overcrowding causes significant disruptions and long waiting times for travelers. The judges asked the authority to inform the court before November 1st about any progress in efforts to expand the operating hours. This request came after a petition from the Coordinating Council of Palestinian private sector institutions, emphasizing that the current restrictions severely hinder their movement.
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