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.
Israel must draw its own borders, starting with the Jordan Valley - opinion
Israel mulls West Bank annexation in response to int'l moves to recognize Palestinian state
Israel's hiking trails under complete ban as severe heatwave reaches peak
Will the PA erupt over sovereignty in the Jordan Valley?
The odds are against massive violence after annexation, but Israel must be prepared for any scenario
‘Giving up on Elon Moreh is like giving up on the Temple Mount’
“The significance of this place can not be underestimated,” Hillel said. “Here the Bible played out. Here everything began."
Senior source to 'Post': If Israel annexes, it will annex all settlements
Hotovely says differentiating major blocs from other settlements “will never pass.”
British Jewish leaders express 'concern' over Israel's annexation plan
The plan would allow Israel to apply sovereignty to 30% percent of the West Bank, within Area C. All West Bank settlements would be included in that sovereignty plan.
Jordan Valley Palestinians await ‘annexation’ with fear, confusion
Netanyahu: Palestinians living in the Jordan Valley will remain in an “enclave” after Israel extends its sovereignty to the territory, adding that they won’t be granted Israeli citizenship.
Netanyahu: Israeli cabinet won’t vote on Palestinian statehood
The prime minister says annexation won’t destroy peace treaty with Jordan.
IDF not yet tasked with annexation
Despite announcements by the prime minister on the annexation of the Jordan Valley beginning in July, the army has not been instructed to create a related document on the required procedures.
Borrell strongly urges Israel to refrain from West Bank annexation
A Friday video meeting of foreign ministers on the matter ended without any common agreement on action.
Annexation as early as July 1 under Netanyahu-Gantz deal
Gantz has opposed annexation in the past. The coalition agreement, however, allows for Netanyahu to move forward on annexation irrespective of Gantz’s position on the matter.
Shikaki: Annexation pressures Abbas to end Oslo, security coordination
“Keep in mind that Abbas is a status quo man. He does not like to rock the boat and this is not something that he would do easily, to do what he threatens to do,” said Professor Khalil Shikaki.
