Jordan Valley

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.
A view of the Jordan Valley near Jericho

Israel must draw its own borders, starting with the Jordan Valley - opinion

An Israeli flag flutters, as part of the Israeli settlement of Maale Adumim is visible in the background, in the West Bank, August 14, 2025.

Israel mulls West Bank annexation in response to int'l moves to recognize Palestinian state

Israelis bask in the sun on a beach in Tel Aviv, August 11, 2025

Israel's hiking trails under complete ban as severe heatwave reaches peak


White House urging Netanyahu to refrain from annexation, to wait for plan

US peace team cancels Israel trip

Benjamin Netanyahu announces that if reelected, he will extend Israeli sovereignty over the Jordan Valley, September 10 2019

Netanyahu seeks green light from White House to annex Jordan Valley

"It's kind of like eating steak in coordination with vegan organizations. You don't have to wait for international approval, you have to set facts on the ground," says MK Bezalel Smotrich.

US PRESIDENT Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hold up a proclamation recognizing Israel’s sovereignty over the Golan Heights at the White House in March.

Benny Gantz calls for annexation of Jordan Valley

Netanyahu immediately challenged Gantz to prove his commitment to what would be a highly controversial step by calling on him to immediately implement the annexation through the Knesset.

Blue and White leader Benny Gantz (C) tours the Jordan Valley, January 21, 2020

Gantz's U-turn on Trump peace plan - Analysis

Why did Gantz suddenly change his mind about the release of Trump's 'Deal of the Century'?

Blue and White leader Benny Gantz on a visit to the Ramat Hanegev Regional Council

Jewish settlers slam Gantz: International community wants us in court

Blue and White leader slammed for saying Israel should coordinate annexation of Jordan Valley with the international community.

A BATTALION exercise in the Jordan Valley.

Ya'alon to 'Post': Gantz more serious on annexing Jordan Valley than Bibi

“Gantz, as chairman of Blue and White, has said very clearly that the Jordan Valley will remain [Israel’s] forever.”

Former Israeli Defence Minister Moshe Yaalon speaks at the Munich Security Conference in Munich, Germany, February 14, 2016

Smotrich asks Netanyahu to hold vote on Jordan Valley annexation next week

Smotrich's proposal was also seen as a threat against Netanyahu that his vote in favor of immunity could be lost if Netanyahu does not initiate the vote on the Jordan Valley.

Benjamin Netanyahu announces that if reelected, he will extend Israeli sovereignty over the Jordan Valley, September 10 2019

Defense minister visits Jordan Valley after annexation committee meets

The Palestinian Authority holds that all of Area C should be part of the final borders of its future state.

Defense Minister Naftali Bennett (left) and YESHA head David ElHayani

Sovereignty Movement attempts to lead the Israeli youth of tomorrow

Head of Gush Etzion Council, Shlomo Ne’eman and Minister of Transportation Bezalel Smotrich sent recorded messages to youth members in attendance.

Sovereignty Movement youth participate in seminar

Pompeo’s pushback

The November 21 letter was signed by 46% of the 233 Democrats in the House of Representatives, urging Pompeo to rescind his comments on Israeli settlements

Secretary Mike Pompeo in Jerusalem