Israeli border fence

Cut discovered in Kibbutz Zikim fence, IDF says no threat detected, copper thieves suspected

Investigations determined the likely culprit to be copper thieves, according to Maariv, which reported that they unsuccessfully attempted to steal a copper wire drum before fleeing.

The Israeli army near the border fence with Gaza, southern Israel. February 09, 2026.
View of the Israel–Jordan border along the Yarmouk River in the Golan Heights, March 16, 2026.

Israel's border with Jordan vulnerable to terror infiltration, weapons smuggling, locals fear

A Jordanian man stands guard in a military outpost overlooking the Israeli-Jordanian border, as seen from southern Israel near Paran, December 12, 2025

Ondas’ 4M Defense wins tender for large-scale border demining project in Israel

IAI's border protection system

'Innovative, highly sustainable': Israel Aerospace Industries unveils new border protection system


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.

Security faults, major lapses in Gaza border barrier before October 7 massacre revealed - report

An N12 investigation found critical security flaws in the Gaza border barrier, revealing ignored warnings, faulty design, and budget-driven lapses.

 Palestinians break into the Israeli side of Israel-Gaza border fence after Hamas terrorists infiltrated areas of southern Israel, October 7, 2023.

IDF's new strategy: All borders must have buffer zones, defense achieved through offense

Unlike before October 7, the Israeli military decided it would achieve most of its defensive needs by preemptive offense going forward.

IDF operates in the buffer zone between Israel and Syria on December 13, 2024.

Gov't approves NGO's plan to secure Jordan border including reinforcing fence, IDF presence

The National Missions Ministry, led by Orit Strock, allocated a budget of 80 million shekels for the first year of implementing HaShomer HaChadash's five-year plan.

 HaShomer HaChadash

IDF arrests suspected infiltrators near Jordanian border, gunfire exchanged

The IDF noted that there were individuals hit from the gunfire exchange but no casualties.

 IDF counterterrorism operation in the West Bank throughout the month of February 2025.

Katz gets approval to build Jordan fence to block Iranian plots

Smotrich approves tens of millions of shekels for fence he had prevented under Gallant

An Israeli soldier walks next to the border fence between Israel and Jordan, in southern Israel near Eilat February 9, 2016.

Securing Israel's borders is paramount, the public are right to demand it - opinion

Long before the events of October 7, and even more so following them, there can be no legitimacy for the lack of significant and very stringent border security enforcement.

 Firefighters work to extinguish wildfires following a missile attack from Lebanon which fell on the Israeli-Syrian border, Valley of Tears, Golan Heights, on July 20, 2024.

Preventing another October 7: A look into the daily life of Israel's border soldiers

Since October 7, Israeli border soldiers have caught 4,000 illegal residents including 150 impersonating citizens, and thwarted multiple terrorist attacks.

 Border Police Sgt. (res.) Tal Yarden. Feb. 7, 2024.

Rocket launched from Gaza after Hamas vows revenge for slain terrorists

Rocket fire comes just two days after two commanders of Islamic Jihad and Hamas were killed in clashes with Israeli forces in Jenin.

 Streaks of light are seen from Ashkelon as the Iron Dome anti-missile system intercepts rockets launched from the Gaza Strip toward Israel on August 5.

Construction begins on new West Bank security barrier

Part of the security budget, the plan for the new barrier comes after a string of terror attacks earlier this year that claimed the lives of 21 people.

  Construction is underway on Israel's new security barrier in northern Samaria