Jordan Valley

Israeli flag raised on historic Jordan Valley peak in the biblical heartland

According to the Heritage Minister’s office, the flag was hoisted on the mountain peak in a symbolic act that the ministry said reflects a renewed emphasis on Israel’s spiritual heritage.

An Israeli flag is raised on the peak of Mount Sartaba in the Jordan Valley, February 23, 2026.
Sderot is providing 24/7 monitoring for dozens of remote farms and open areas, aiming to cut response times to incidents that include theft, vandalism, arson and suspected infiltrations, according to the nonprofit behind the initiative.

Sderot-based nonprofit launches 24/7 monitoring for farms, improving security

A bifacial stone tool from ‘Ubeidiya, February 20, 2026.

New dating of Jordan Valley site rewrites timeline of human migration from Africa - study

A female IDF soldier

IDF kills terrorist after escaping handcuffs, attacking female soldier


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.

A view shows the Palestinian village of Fasayil with Israeli farms in the background.

Netanyahu: Israeli cabinet won’t vote on Palestinian statehood

The prime minister says annexation won’t destroy peace treaty with Jordan.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu presents Israel's new government to Knesset, May 17, 2020

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.

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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.

A view shows the Israeli settlement of Maale Adumim in the West Bank February 25, 2020.

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.

Israeli youth demonstrate as they call on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to declare sovereignty over Israel's settlements in the West Bank, in Jerusalem February 13, 2020

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.

Date plantations in the Jordan Valley

Jordan rejects any Israeli West Bank annexation steps

The importance of sovereignty in the coalition talks between Blue and White Party head Benny Gantz and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has kept the topic in the headlines.

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COGAT slams B'Tselem for ‘exploiting coronavirus’

The Human Rights NGO alleged that the IDF destroyed a coronavirus treatment center in the Jordan Valley.

The scene of the structure destroyed by the IDF, COGAT claims it had no relation to COVID-19, detail

David Elhayani: 'Jordanians want Israeli sovereignty over Jordan Valley'

"Sovereignty over the Jordan Valley is merely a matter of time, and almost all indications point in that direction."

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

Uzi Dayan: 'Sovereignty in the Jordan Valley is a security necessity'

The Jordan Valley – strategic depth essential for Israel's existence

Uzi Dayan