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


Terror shooting in Jordan Valley: Two Israelis murdered, one wounded

IDF soldiers are searching the area for the suspected terrorists • Police chief calls for licensed civilians to carry firearms

Israeli troops stand guard at a shooting attack scene, in the Jordan Valley in the West Bank April 7, 2023

Israeli sovereignty in Jordan Valley bill rejected by the Right

While most of the coalition intends to vote against it, Noam Party MK Maoz is set to vote in favor and Otzma Yehudit MK Son Har-Melech will abstain.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits an old army outpost overlooking the Jordan Valley last June.

Elan Ganeles identified as US citizen murdered in terror attack near Jericho

The IDF confirmed that two interconnected terror attacks were carried out near the Beit HaAravah Junction late Monday.

 Israeli security forces guard at the scene of a shooting attack in Bet Ha'Arava Junction, in the Jordan Valley, February 27, 2023

Soldier, civilian seriously injured in shooting attack on a bus in Jordan Valley

Two suspects, including one with an Israeli ID was arrested nearby after their truck caught fire.

 A bus after a shooting attack at the Jordan Valley

Israel, PA partner to transport water to Palestinian farmers in the Jordan Valley

The 30 km. pipeline, approved after four years of planning, will carry 2.5–3.5 million cubic meters a year to farmers in the Jordan Valley • "Water is a precious resource – but not as rare as trust"

A view of the Jordan Valley near Jericho

Trump letter authorized Israeli sovereignty in West Bank - exclusive

Trump gave Netanyahu the green light to annex as long as he accepted a future Palestinian state, in contrast with the description in Kushner's book.

US President Donald Trump meets with Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington in March.

Israeli study shows olive trees were domesticated in Jordan Valley 7,000 years ago

Domestication may indicate initial steps in developing a socioeconomic hierarchy supported by administrative system.

 Buildings and rounded siloes at the village of Tel Tsaf.

Fire at industrial zone in Jordan Valley under control - police

Residents in the area were instructed to remain indoors due to fears of chemical air pollution.

 A fire rages at the Shlomtzion Regional Center in the Jordan Valley, on March 29, 2022.

Eight dead in crash between truck, minibus in Jordan Valley

The Palestinian Authority declared a day of mourning for Friday for those killed in the crash.

 Deadly car crash on Highway 90 in the Jordan Valley, January 6, 2022

Housing Ministry looks to double settler population in Jordan Valley

Government officials have so far consistently denied US pressure to halt building plans in the region.

 Israeli forces stand guard during a protest against Jewish settlements in the Jordan Valley on February 18, 2021.