Jordan Valley

IDF tests Jordan Valley readiness in Dead Sea surprise attack drill - analysis

The IDF held a major Dead Sea drill simulating a surprise attack along the eastern border, including infiltrations, drone threats, and civilian-area incidents.

IDF forces during the “Sulfur and Fire” readiness exercise along Israel’s eastern border and the Dead Sea area on May 15, 2026.
A Palestinian man seen with his sheep in a Bedouin village in the northern Jordan Valley, on June 17, 2023.

Top Israeli judge: State has until May 14 to report on displaced Bedouin return case

A shepherd leads a herd of goats near the Palestinian village of al-Auja in the Jordan Valley, West Bank, January 11, 2026.

High Court asked to enforce return order in Ras Ein al-Auja case after state misses deadline

Israelis take cover in a public shelter in the northern Israeli city of Safed as a siren sounds warning of incoming missiles fired into Israel, March 10, 2026

IDF Home Front Command extends siren warning times for Hezbollah rockets in North


Yair Lapid: No ‘unilateral’ annexation of Jordan Valley, settlements

Blue and White's No. 2 told the Palestinians: ‘No’ isn’t a policy

Yair Lapid

Ayelet Shaked: Apply sovereignty to settlements, Jordan Valley before elections

Shaked discussed the 'Deal of the Century' presented by US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and argued that “we have a massive opportunity to make history."

Yamina leader Ayelet Shaked speaks at a press conference.

Arab Israelis reject Trump's 'transfer' plan

Several Arab citizens, community leaders and politicians condemned the talk about placing their cities and villages under Palestinian control as racist and dangerous.

A Palestinian demonstrator points a toy gun on a poster depicting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a protest against the U.S. Middle East peace plan, in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip January 28, 2020

Bennett instructs IDF to prepare for immediate escalation

Additional troops said to come from Golani Brigade’s elite Reconnaissance Battalion over concerns violence will break out

Defense Minister Naftali Bennett meets with IDF officials on January 28, 2020

IDF to reinforce troops in Jordan Valley ahead of 'Deal of the Century'

According to reports, the additional troops will come from the Golani Brigade’s elite reconnaissance battalion over concerns that violence will break out in the area.

IDF soldiers keep guard in Jordan Valley earlier this year. Will Netanyahu annex the area?

The Jordan Valley, unity and sovereignty

Bibi and Gantz recognize the security significance of the Jordan Valley. They did not quarrel on whether Israel should annex the valley but, rather, on who will set the move in motion sooner.

WHO WILL rule this? Palestinians wave flags at traffic on Highway 1 leading to the Dead Sea

Netanyahu may annex Ma’aleh Adumim before Jordan Valley - report

Israel holds that E1 and Ma’aleh Adumim must be part of the final borders of the state, in order to ensure territorial contiguity with that area and a united Jerusalem.

A general view picture shows houses in the Israeli settlement of Maale Adumim, in the West Bank February 15, 2017

The security significance of annexing the Jordan Valley

Likewise, the inimitable geographical features of the Jordan Valley provide Israel with defensible borders.

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Liberman: Netanyahu is running away from Jordan Valley sovereignty vote

"Instead of going the 2.4 kilometers to the Knesset to apply Israeli sovereignty over the valley in three votes in one day... [Netanyahu] prefers to fly 9,476 to Washington."

Yisrael Beytenu leader Avigdor Liberman speaks at The Jerusalem Post Diplomatic Conference.

Do not annex the Jordan Valley

This is a desperate attempt by Netanyahu, a fugitive, to divert the public’s attention away from discussion of his terrible request for immunity from prosecution.

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