The Damiyah Bridge across the Jordan River, closed since the Israeli expedition into Jordan territory to destroy guerrilla bases at Karameh three months ago, was reopened to traffic today. The bridge had received extensive damage from shellfire during the Karameh battle. The bridge will be used mainly for transportation of agricultural produce and commercial traffic across the Jordan between the Israel-held West Bank and Jordanian territory. Most travellers will continue to use the Allenby Bridge a few miles to the south.
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