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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


US embassy in Jordan suspends public services, warns US citizens of violence

A Jordanian minister has called for mass protests against US President Trump's decision to move the American embassy in Israel to Jerusalem.

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

Column One: From Amman to Jerusalem

In short order, a mob surrounded the embassy...

A photo identity card belonging to Ziv Moyal, published by Jordanian newspaper Al-Rad, July 30, 2017.

Israel to appoint new envoy to Jordan in bid to heal ties

Jordan demands that Israel launch criminal proceedings against security guard at the embassy who killed two Jordanians in what he called self-defense.

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

Jordan Holds Firm On Refusal To Reopen Israeli Embassy

Amman says that Israel’s ambassador will not be allowed to return until an embassy security guard involved in the killing of two Jordanians is put on trial.

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

Are diplomatic tensions sinking prospects of Israel-Jordan water project?

Jordanian experts say kingdom must forge ahead with Red Sea-Dead Sea canal despite Jerusalem's threats.

A pool on the southern shores of the Dead Sea on the Jordanian side

My Word: Troubled waters between Israel and Jordan

Now is the time to bridge the differences, not rumble on the Allenby Bridge.

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

Jordan’s King Abdullah thanks Trump for help handling Temple Mount crisis

King Abdullah tweeted: “Appreciate @ POTUS, US administration active engagement to defuse Al Haram Al Sharif crisis. Coordination remains key to avoid further crises.”

US President Trump greets Jordan's King Abdullah II during joint news conference at the White House

Jordanian king vows 'not to give up' seeking justice for slain citizens

King Abdullah of Jordan held a press conference in which he said 'all efforts will be made to ensure a just trial' involving the Israeli security guard who shot two Jordanians dead.

Jordan's King Abdullah attend a joint news conference following a meeting with the French president at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, June 19, 2017.

Tensions still high between Israel and Jordan

A quarter of Jordanian parliament members signed a petition to call back ambassador to Israel, hundreds protested in Amman calling for Jordanian-Israeli peace treaty to be abolished.

People attend the funeral of Mohammad Jawawdah in Amman, Jordan July 25, 2017.

Jordan's King Abdullah slams Netanyahu, says guard must be brought to ‘justice’

Abdullah said that Israel's handling of the incident was “unacceptable and provocative.”

Jordan's King Abdullah attend a joint news conference following a meeting with the French president at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, June 19, 2017.