Jordan Valley

Israel files indictment against West Bank man in deadly northern Israel terror attack 

The indictment, submitted to the Nazareth District Court, follows a joint investigation by Israel Police and the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency).

Israeli security forces at the scene where a Palestinian terrorist was shot after carrying out an attack at several locations near the city of Afula, December 26, 2025.
An Israeli soldier walks next to the border fence between Israel and Jordan, in southern Israel near Eilat February 9, 2016.

Israel begins construction of upgraded security barrier on Jordan border

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


Housing Ministry looks to double settler population in Jordan Valley

Government officials have so far consistently denied US pressure to halt building plans in the region.

 Israeli forces stand guard during a protest against Jewish settlements in the Jordan Valley on February 18, 2021.

Did the destruction of this Middle Bronze Age city inspire the story of Sodom?

Archaeologists investigated the destruction of Tall el-Hammam and discovered an event similar to the description of the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah.

‘THE DESTRUCTION Of Sodom And Gomorrah,’ John Martin, 1852

Silwan residents throw rocks, set fire to cameras in Jewish neighborhood

Clashes have broken out across the West Bank and East Jerusalem over Friday

 Protesters clash with Israeli police forces after a shop was demolished by Israeli authorities in the East Jerusalem neighbourhood of Silwan, on June 29, 2021.

IDF soldier stabbed, weapon stolen in Jordan Valley, suspect caught

The injured IDF soldier was transferred to Hadassah University Medical Center and is in a moderate, but stable condition.

Knife used in attempted stabbing attack at Gush Etzion Junction.

Weapons exchange on Jordan border thwarted by Israeli security forces

An IDF soldier was moderately wounded during the operation; the cause of his injury is under investigation.

Weaponry smuggled from Jordan seized by Israel Police

Jordan Valley a strategic necessity despite tech developments - report

Gold released the report published by the Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs, which he heads, because of his concern that the opposite view is gaining traction in Washington.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits an old army outpost overlooking the Jordan Valley last June.

IDF soldier in critical condition after being shot in the head on base

"The only thing that matters to me is that he live," the soldier who discharged the weapon told investigators. "He's my best friend. I don't care about the arrest."

IDF SOLDIERS KEEP guard in the Jordan Valley earlier this year.

Ilhan Omar: Defund Israel over illegal Bedouin homes that were demolished

“If they used any US equipment it also violates US law. An entire community is now homeless and will likely experience lifelong trauma," Omar tweeted.

U.S. Rep Ilhan Omar (D-MN)

Fires break out in Jordan Valley, arson suspected

Right-wing outlet 0404 claimed IDF spotters identified several Palestinians setting fires across the hill.

A fire near the settlement of Migdal Oz in Gush Etzion

Israel must take control of its own fate

The common argument among opponents of the plan is that the annexation/disengagement/sovereignty act would damage the peace treaty with Jordan and could lead to a third Palestinian intifada.

Knesset meeting to pass bills to create coalition government on May 6, 2020