Opened on August 8, 1994, it is currently one of three entry/exit points between the two countries that handle tourists.

In February 2006, the Israelis renamed their border terminal to Yitzhak Rabin Terminal (Hebrew: מסוף יצחק רבין), after the assassinated Prime Minister who had signed the Israel–Jordan peace treaty in 1994.

Only privately owned Israeli cars may cross through it and travel within Jordan after a license plate change, registration and tax payment.

Route 109 runs east from Eilot interchange at Highway 90 to the border crossing.

Anyone who wishes to overstay their visa must register with the Jordanian Police.