Border
Israel to build 500-km Jordan border barrier, expand settlements in major Defense Ministry plan
The centerpiece of the security plan is a comprehensive new border barrier stretching approximately 500 kilometers along Israel's border with Jordan, at an estimated cost of NIS 5.5 billion.
Between Iran, Iraq and a hard place: Iraq’s prime minister weighs next moves - analysis
The US wants to cut off Iran’s access to weapons via its land borders, will this work? - analysis
US to test Active Denial System energy weapon for potential use along border with Mexico - report
Israel's border with Jordan vulnerable to terror infiltration, weapons smuggling, locals fear
Central Arava Regional Council Head Meir Tzur pointed out the vulnerability presented by the current wire-fence setup, saying, "Any citizen can cross, they don't even have to jump."
IDF detains Israeli civilians in Golan Heights who attempted to cross into Syria
On July 5, about 100 such activists crossed into the Syrian side of Mount Hermon and were subsequently detained by the IDF.
Israel’s Syria border dilemma: When activism undermines security policy - analysis
The repeated entry of Israeli activists into Syria highlights a legal and security dilemma as authorities struggle to deter violations of the buffer zone.
Spreading Kurdish militant attacks pressure Iran as it navigates fragile US diplomacy - analysis
The clashes appear to have taken place in several towns and cities in western Iran’s Kurdish region.
Majority of Israelis support military buffer zones in Gaza, Lebanon, West Bank after Oct. 7 - poll
JCFA's survey also found that 65% of Israelis do not trust international forces to replace Israeli security roles, citing past failures and reassessing Oslo and Gaza disengagement policies.
IDF kills Lebanese terrorist who infiltrated Israeli territory, fired at soldiers
The IDF stated that the incident occured only about a kilometer from Margaliyot and that, at the time of publication, the terrorist's affiliation could not be identified.
Six Israeli citizens arrested for weapons, drugs smuggling on Egyptian, Jordanian borders
Pistols, M16 assault rifles, and machine guns were among the weapons smuggled from Jordan and Egypt into Israel since 2024.
Approximately 40 Israelis attempted to sneak over border into Syria, IDF confirms
Around 40 Israeli civilians from the Habashan Pioneers attempted to cross into Syria from the Golan Heights, leading to their arrest by the IDF and police questioning.
Pakistan, Afghan forces exchange fire after airstrikes deepen tensions
The incident, just days after Pakistani airstrikes, is the latest flare-up along the border since the declaration of the October ceasefire.
Border Patrol agent heard calling to 'get aggressive' in video of Chicago shooting
The bodycam footage challenges the Trump administration's account, with additional evidence suggesting the agent had bragged about his marksmanship after the shooting.
