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The Yitzhak Rabin Crossing (formerly the “Arava” Crossing), is the southernmost border crossing connecting Israel and Jordan, and is situated some 3 km north of the city of Eilat. The crossing serves Israeli residents and foreign tourists crossing on foot or by vehicle. The crossing is also used for transporting merchandise between states. Large groups of tourists and tourists using the crossing for day trips to Petra. Likewise, Jordan’s open areas are witnessing a burgeoning culture of tourism by Jeep.
The declaration of Petra as one of the Seven Wonders of the World and the substantial change that has occurred in recent years in Aqaba, Jordan, which is investing unlimited resources into tourism, with major momentum in the construction of new hotels, the development of diving sites, and the expansion of touristic services in the city; these data points will influence the growth in the tourist travel via the crossing.

History:
The Yitzhak Rabin Crossing was the first border crossing opened between Israel and Jordan.
1994 - The Declaration of Intent between Israel and Jordan was signed in Washington and it was determined that a terrestrial border crossing between the two nations would be opened in two weeks. During those two weeks, the IDF and the Airports
Authority, as well as additional stakeholders, cleared and paved an access road to a temporary crossing to open the border crossing on time.
1994 - Two weeks after the Declaration of Intent, the opening ceremony was held for the “Arava” Border Crossing.
October 1994 - The peace agreement between Israel and Jordan was signed in an impressive and well-attended ceremony at the Crossing in the presence of top-level representatives of the Israeli and Jordanian regimes as well as visiting VIPs such as US President Bill Clinton.
September 1995 - the new crossing is inaugurated.
June 1996 - Inauguration of the cargo crossing and start of cargo transport between Israel, Jordan, and other countries.
February 2002 - The Arava Crossing was renamed in honor of the late Yitzhak Rabin, Prime Minister and Minister of Defense.

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People are allowed to pass through the terminal by private cars, bus or by foot.
In accordance with the Israeli- Jordanian agreement, people are not allowed to pass through the terminal in rented cars, motorbikes or bicycles.
"Milgam" franchisee:
Operation Hours:
in accordance with the terminal's operating hours.
Tel: 08-8530097
Fax: 08-8530783

Services:
Banking and currency exchange services.
Sale of transit fees for departure passengers
Truck insurance.
Payment of insurance policies.
Payment of fees.
The Taba taxi station operates in the terminal
Tel: 08-63333333
James Richardson Duty Free Shop
Tel. 054-5677968

Pay Phones
P.O.B
Self-service carts – free of charge
Automatic vending machines – cold & hot drinks, snacks
No ATM
No bank
No Duty Free Shop
Forklifts for transport of goods
Weighing – scale up to 80 tons
Air-conditioned waiting rooms for drivers
The terminal is accessible and adapted for passengers with special needs. Passages at the terminal were expanded for the benefit of passengers with special needs.
Dedicated parking spaces for handicapped passengers.
Wheelchairs are available free of charge.
Assistance from the Terminal staff is available within the frame of the service at telephone: 08-6300555.

For travelers for with blindness, visual impairments and various orientation difficulties "RightHear" app can be used throughout the terminal.

Useful Links:
Access Israel
Ministry of Tourism – Accessible Tourism
Access Unlimited
Ezer Mizion
Yad Sara
Milbat
Ministry of agriculture and rural development
Israeli tax authority
Population and Immigration Office
Ministry of Health
Visa to Jordan Coordinating group passage to Jordan Traveling in the desert areas:
For passengers in cars:
For further information regarding vehicle passage into Jordan, please contact the Jordanian Embassy in Israel at 03-7517722

Visa to Jordan:
Jordan requires a visa – for further information, please contact the Jordanian Embassy in Israel at 03-7517722.

Group passage into Jordan:
Groups require advanced coordination with a Jordanian travel agency. For further information, please contact the Jordanian Embassy in Israel at 03-7517722.

Israeli travelers visiting the desert areas of Jordan:
Field trips of Israeli visitors require advanced coordination through a travel agency. For further information, please contact the Jordanian Embassy in Israel at 03-7517722
Valid driver's license. The car must not be mortgaged or foreclosed.
Third party insurance is a must in Jordan. Insurance indemnity in Jordan is lower than in Israel, thus it is recommended to buy a complementary insurance policy in Israel. It is recommended to reenter Israel as early as possible.
It is recommended to use the adjacent parking lot.
Passports should be valid for at least three months.
Entering Jordan by motorbike or bicycle is forbidden.
Entering Israel by motorbike is allowed.
It is strictly forbidden to pass through the terminal with weapon and/or ammunition, navigation devices, GPS, with the exception of a built-in device in the car, and abseiling/rappelling equipment. Please make sure your personal equipment (backpack, suitcase, car) does not contain weapon, ammunition etc.
It is forbidden to pass through the terminal in rented cars or taxies.
Do not leave your personal belongings unattended.

Please follow the attendants' instructions and pay attention to loudspeakers' announcements.
For service regarding – form 395 –
Importer's / customs agent's liability.
Israeli tax authority
There is no public transportation to or from the terminal. Passengers may use taxis from Eilat or private cars.
It is possible to pass through the terminal in a private car or to park the car at the adjacent parking lot.
Parking lot adjacent to the terminal.
Passenger terminal
Sunday-Thursday: 6:30 - 20:00
Friday and Saturday: 8:00 - 20:00
The terminal operates throughout the year, except for Yom Kippur and the Muslim New Year.

Cargo terminal
Import, during summer: Sunday-Thursday: 08:00 - 20:00
During winter: 8:00 - 18:00
Export - 8:00 - 16:00 PM throughout the year
The cargo terminal is closed on Fridays, Saturdays and holidays (it is recommended to check in advance)

Opening Hours of Border Crossing Terminals during the Jewish Holidays 2020
A variety of products at attractive prices
Tel. 03-9727222