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Israel begins construction of upgraded security barrier on Jordan border

Israel has begun construction on the first two sections of an upgraded security barrier along its border with Jordan, a key part of a $1.7B project to strengthen the border against emerging threats.

An Israeli soldier walks next to the border fence between Israel and Jordan, in southern Israel near Eilat February 9, 2016.
Palestinian security personnel and mourners seen in the West Bank city of Nablus, December 27, 2024

IDF held back Iranian axis from flooding terror groups in the West Bank with weapons, cmdr. says

 Israeli police officers and a soldier stand guard, in the area near Allenby Bridge Crossing between the West Bank and Jordan, September 8, 2024.

Indian national killed by Jordanian security forces while trying to illegally enter Israel

 An illustration US President Donald Trump and the Gaza Strip

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Jordanian king to Kushner: Pal. state only possible on pre-1967 lines

During the Six-Day War, Israel retook Jerusalem’s Western Wall and surrounding areas, in addition to gaining control of the Golan Heights.

Protesters hold up pictures of Jordanian King Abdullah and pilot Muath al-Kasaesbeh with national flags

Jordan’s Challenges: How the kingdom comes through crises relatively unscathed

After weathering the storm of the last years of crises in the region, Jordan sees record tourism revenues while it navigates the ongoing need to host Syrian refugees.

Jordan's King Abdullah II shakes hands with Prime Minister Omar al-Razzaz during a swearing-in ceremony of the new cabinet in Amman, Jordan June 14, 2018.

Treading on Israel: Jordanians' anger with Israel challenges King Abdullah

Jordan’s national labor union announces that Israeli flags will continue to be displayed and denigrated at its offices throughout the kingdom.

Jordan's King Abdullah II (R) greets Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in 2010

Jordan requests more water from Israel after canceling peace treaty annex

This comes on the backdrop of King Abdullah's announcement last month that he would not renew a 25-year lease allowing Israeli farmers to access two plots of land.

The coast of the Red Sea from southern Eilat.

My Word: Jordanian rifts, Saudi shifts, Turkish talk and Israel

The Jordanian monarch also realizes that peace with Israel is a strategic asset, even if it doesn’t sit well with all his citizens.

AN IDF soldier patrols the border area between Israel and Jordan at Naharayim, as seen from the Israeli side on October 22.

Amid regional tensions, Jordan sends new ambassador to Israel

The new ambassador's arrival comes a month after Israel's new ambassador to Jordan – Amir Weissbrod – presented his credential to King Abdullah II.

Jordan's ambassador to Israel Ghassan Majali [L] with Deputy Director General for Middle East Amb. Haim Regev [R]

'Peaceful' former Jordanian PM says if we can, we will take Haifa back

"The Arabs do not have any power. If we ever have military power, will we let them keep Haifa? We'll take it."

Protestors chanting slogans during a demonstration near the Israeli embassy in Amman, Jordan July 28, 2017.

Syrian forces reportedly close to seizing Jordan border crossing

The Syrian offensive has swept into swathes of insurgent territory in Deraa province, helped by heavy Russian air strikes.

Syrian army soldiers gesture as they pose for a picture in Deraa area, Syria in this handout released on July 4, 2018.

Can climate change bring Israel and Jordan closer together?

If Israel and Jordan do decide to further their trading relationship, the two countries will have much to benefit.

WHO WILL patrol the Jordan Valley

Jordanian Minister slams Israel for allowing Jewish ritual near Al Aqsa

"Israel must cease all such acts that offend Muslims worldwide and would only feed religious conflict and extremism in the region."

Hundreds of activists carry out the “Korban Pesach” ritual on the foot of the Temple Mount, March 26, 2018