The Israeli occupation authorities (IOA) on Tuesday banned five Palestinian citizens from travelling abroad through al-Karama crossing between the West Bank and Jordan.

The Palestinian General Administration of Crossings and Borders said in a press statement on Wednesday that the IOA allowed 3,654 passengers to travel in both directions on Tuesday.

Meanwhile, five Palestinians were ordered to return when they arrived at al-Karama crossing for "security reasons" which the IOA refused to reveal.