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


Bennett instructs IDF to prepare for immediate escalation

Additional troops said to come from Golani Brigade’s elite Reconnaissance Battalion over concerns violence will break out

Defense Minister Naftali Bennett meets with IDF officials on January 28, 2020

IDF to reinforce troops in Jordan Valley ahead of 'Deal of the Century'

According to reports, the additional troops will come from the Golani Brigade’s elite reconnaissance battalion over concerns that violence will break out in the area.

IDF soldiers keep guard in Jordan Valley earlier this year. Will Netanyahu annex the area?

The Jordan Valley, unity and sovereignty

Bibi and Gantz recognize the security significance of the Jordan Valley. They did not quarrel on whether Israel should annex the valley but, rather, on who will set the move in motion sooner.

WHO WILL rule this? Palestinians wave flags at traffic on Highway 1 leading to the Dead Sea

Netanyahu may annex Ma’aleh Adumim before Jordan Valley - report

Israel holds that E1 and Ma’aleh Adumim must be part of the final borders of the state, in order to ensure territorial contiguity with that area and a united Jerusalem.

A general view picture shows houses in the Israeli settlement of Maale Adumim, in the West Bank February 15, 2017

The security significance of annexing the Jordan Valley

Likewise, the inimitable geographical features of the Jordan Valley provide Israel with defensible borders.

THE JORDAN VALLEY

Liberman: Netanyahu is running away from Jordan Valley sovereignty vote

"Instead of going the 2.4 kilometers to the Knesset to apply Israeli sovereignty over the valley in three votes in one day... [Netanyahu] prefers to fly 9,476 to Washington."

Yisrael Beytenu leader Avigdor Liberman speaks at The Jerusalem Post Diplomatic Conference.

Do not annex the Jordan Valley

This is a desperate attempt by Netanyahu, a fugitive, to divert the public’s attention away from discussion of his terrible request for immunity from prosecution.

THE JORDAN VALLEY

Flashbacks in the Jordan Valley

As the Jews returned last century to the Jordan Valley, it became a vestige of their consensus.

THE JORDAN VALLEY. A strategic asset not only militarily but also socially

The political football in the Jordan Valley

This time, the issue on Jordan Valley annexation has been tied to Netanyahu’s efforts to block the Knesset from voting on whether to grant him immunity.

PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu points to a map of the Jordan Valley

Kfir Brigade to turn into maneuvering infantry force

IDF to make significant changes to largest infantry brigade

IDF Kfir Brigade training exercise