Border
Israel to build 500-km Jordan border barrier, expand settlements in major Defense Ministry plan
The centerpiece of the security plan is a comprehensive new border barrier stretching approximately 500 kilometers along Israel's border with Jordan, at an estimated cost of NIS 5.5 billion.
Between Iran, Iraq and a hard place: Iraq’s prime minister weighs next moves - analysis
The US wants to cut off Iran’s access to weapons via its land borders, will this work? - analysis
US to test Active Denial System energy weapon for potential use along border with Mexico - report
Israel Police says 143 draft evaders were released as IDF failed to meet detention deadlines
A document from the Attorney-General's Office revealed gaps in draft enforcement, including a postponement of an arrest operation and unclear criteria for releasing draft evaders at border crossings.
JNF allocates NIS 33 million to rebuild border-adjacent northern towns 2-5 km from Lebanon
Under the decision, each community evacuated during the fighting that has not yet received JNF support will receive 1.5 million NIS for infrastructure rehabilitation and development.
'Do not test us': Netanyahu touts new 'massive' eastern border wall, defense plans
The vast majority of the border wall will cover the Jordanian border. Netanyahu explained that it would complement the nation's existing security zones in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza.
Israel denies entry to 33 Chinese nationals using fake Japanese passports at Allenby Crossing
PIBA said 27 men and six women used legitimate Chinese passports in Jordan before presenting forged Japanese passports when attempting to cross into Israel.
Syria, Hezbollah hold secret security talks in Turkey, reportedly to ease border tensions
One of the Syrian officials said both sides agreed they held no hostility towards one another, and that Syria assured Hezbollah that it would not intervene militarily in Lebanon to disarm the group.
Afghans flee collapsing Iranian economy amid US conflict, returning to strict Taliban rule
Only 29% of Afghans who recently returned from Iran said they had any savings left after their average income fell by nearly one-third compared to pre-crisis levels.
Majority of Spaniards unhappy with government's handling of Ceuta crisis, poll shows
Only 14.2% rated Sanchez's handling of the crisis positively, while two-thirds of respondents said his response was too slow.
The Sbarro bomber’s saga: Ahlam Tamimi was released from Israel, US failed to bring her to justice
On the official site Congress.gov, the following appears: “The United States requested Tamimi’s extradition in 2017, but Jordan’s Court of Cassation ruled that the extradition treaty was invalid.”
Morocco arrests 111 as migrants attempt to reach Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta
Morocco arrested at least 111 people attempting to reach Ceuta as authorities tightened security following online calls for another mass migrant crossing.
Spain boosts security in Ceuta as calls appear online for another mass border rush
One witness said the schools in Fnideq had been turned into dormitories for security forces deployed near the border.
