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.

|ByAMIR BOHBOT
The recently fortified border wall between Israel and Lebanon is seen from the Bedouin Arab village of Arab Al Aramshe on November 04, 2026 in the Western Galillee, Israel.
Prime Minister of Iraq Ali al-Zaidi speaks during a bilateral meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House on July 14, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Between Iran, Iraq and a hard place: Iraq’s prime minister weighs next moves - analysis

The question for Iraq’s prime minister this week will be whether he will continue on his path of pressure on the militias, or if he will back down.

|BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
Iran's national flag flutters at the Gabd-Rimdan zero point border crossing, as seen from Pakistan's Balochistan province on October 21, 2026, following the temporary suspension of trade between the two countries.

The US wants to cut off Iran’s access to weapons via its land borders, will this work? - analysis

The move comes as the US Rewards for Justice program is also offering millions for information on Iran’s nuclear program.

|BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
A US Marine Corps truck is seen carrying a palletized version of the Active Denial System, March 9, 2012, at the US Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia.

US to test Active Denial System energy weapon for potential use along border with Mexico - report

Despite being nonlethal, potential use of the weapon system on the US-Mexico border has raised concerns over potential direct and indirect harm to its targets.

|ByAARON GLICK

Netherlands lowers Israel travel advisory to 'yellow' risk level after Gaza ceasefire

The Dutch Foreign Ministry lowered the threat level for most of Israel to "yellow," advising caution due to potential risks. Areas near Gaza, Lebanon, and Egypt's remain under "red" alerts.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025ByJAMES GENN
Travelers at Ben-Gurion Airport, October 23, 2025.

IDF pulls out all stops to set back infiltrations from Israel's border with Egypt

Reporter's Notebook: Israeli forces are facing a significant national security threat, as Egyptian smugglers send hundreds of weapon-carrying drones per month into Israel.

NOVEMBER 17, 2025ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
Israeli soldiers from the 80th Brigade take part in a training drill on Israel's southern border with Egypt, released on November 17, 2025