Jordan valley security

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

Jordan’s stability has long protected Israel’s eastern flank, but it’s collapse could turn the country’s longest border into a new front

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.Premium
A Jordanian man stands guard in a military outpost overlooking the Israeli-Jordanian border, as seen from southern Israel near Paran, December 12, 2025

Ondas’ 4M Defense wins tender for large-scale border demining project in Israel

IDF Kfir Brigade training exercise

Kfir Brigade to turn into maneuvering infantry force

Vehicles drive along a road in the Jordan Valley

Sovereignty over Jordan Valley crucial to ensure Israel’s survival


Netanyahu: Giving up the Jordan Valley will ensure war

Netanyahu made similar comments to US National Security Advisor John Bolton, who visited Israel earlier this week.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits the North of Israel with US Ambassador David Friedman and National Security Advisor John Bolton, June 23, 2019

'Syria and Sinai show us the need for a Jordan border specialty force'

Lt.-Col. Yosef Penso, Commander of the Jordan Lions Battalion, tells 'Post' about new unit's activities in the sweltering heat.

Jordan Lions female soldier during a combat drill held in recent days

Observer force in Sinai increasingly under threat of ISIS

The multinational force that monitors the peace between Israel and Egypt in Sinai is staying put, despite the rise of ISIS terror attacks.

Soldiers from the Colombian Multinational Forces and Observers battalion to Sinai

Politics: Wooing voters by candlelight

As the countdown to elections begins, the festival of lights is the perfect backdrop for politicians to ignite their campaigns.

A giant menorah outside the White House in Washington

Jordanian Muslim Brotherhood smuggling weapons into Israel

The Brotherhood members are accused of creating a secret military organization and planning to carry out terrorist attacks in the West Bank.

Muslim Brotherhood demonstration, Amman, August 8, 2014.