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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.

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.
Jordan occupies a critical position between Israel, Iraq and Syria, making the kingdom an important buffer against weapons smuggling, militant infiltration and Iranian efforts to expand its regional influence.PremiumPremium

The buffer holding Israel's longest border together is getting thinner - opinion

Water discharging from a desalination plant into the Zalmon River and into the Sea of Galilee, March 4, 2026.

A 'stab in the back': Israel's refusal to extend Jordanian water agreement may spark crisis

Iran and Israel flags on Middle east geopolitical map.

Israel needs a diplomatic alternative to war with Iran - opinion


'Peaceful' former Jordanian PM says if we can, we will take Haifa back

"The Arabs do not have any power. If we ever have military power, will we let them keep Haifa? We'll take it."

Protestors chanting slogans during a demonstration near the Israeli embassy in Amman, Jordan July 28, 2017.

Syrian forces reportedly close to seizing Jordan border crossing

The Syrian offensive has swept into swathes of insurgent territory in Deraa province, helped by heavy Russian air strikes.

Syrian army soldiers gesture as they pose for a picture in Deraa area, Syria in this handout released on July 4, 2018.

Can climate change bring Israel and Jordan closer together?

If Israel and Jordan do decide to further their trading relationship, the two countries will have much to benefit.

WHO WILL patrol the Jordan Valley

Jordanian Minister slams Israel for allowing Jewish ritual near Al Aqsa

"Israel must cease all such acts that offend Muslims worldwide and would only feed religious conflict and extremism in the region."

Hundreds of activists carry out the “Korban Pesach” ritual on the foot of the Temple Mount, March 26, 2018

Sisi's Islamist enemies and secret friends

The Jerusalem Post

Israel names new envoy to Jordan as ties return to normal

Weissbrod succeeds Einat Schlein, whom the Jordanians demanded be replaced following a shooting incident at the embassy compound last July.

New Israeli Ambassador to Jordan, Amir Weissbrod

Israel Embassy in Jordan to reopen to the public in the coming days

Some staff have already returned to the Israeli embassy in Amman.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets Israel's Ambassador to Jordan Einat Schlein and wounded security officer Ziv, July 25 2017.

Israel announces reopening of Jordanian embassy

Following an incident in July, the embassy’s entire staff – including the guard and ambassador Einat Schlein – were returned to Israel

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets Israel's Ambassador to Jordan Einat Schlein and wounded security officer Ziv, July 25 2017.

Jordan condemns 'absurd' Guatemala Jerusalem recognition

The decision comes three weeks after US President Trump sparked international furor by recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital and the future site of the US embassy.

Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi speaks during a joint news conference

How significant are Israel's relations with the Arab world?

Israel has found in the past that its apparently warm relations can quickly turn sour.

Rabbi Moshe Sebbag shows a Torah scroll to Secretary General of the Muslim World League Dr. Muhammad Abdul-Kareem al-Issa and Khalid bin Mohammed Al Angari, Saudi Arabia's ambassador to France, during thier visit to the Great Synagogue of Paris this week.