The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/israeli-jordanian-border/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Mon, 21 Sep 2026 20:44:20 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Israeli-Jordanian border | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/israeli-jordanian-border/ 32 32 IDF dusts off decades-old posts along Jordan border to battle threats ‘from beyond’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-dusts-off-decades-old-posts-along-jordan-border-to-battle-threats-from-beyond/ Sat, 29 Aug 2026 07:06:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3885879 Drawing lessons from October 7, military massively bolsters defenses along mostly calm eastern frontier, stepping up fight against gunrunning, drones and other threats orchestrated by Iran

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]]> Shin Bet chief said to fear Oct 7-style attack on Eilat, despite no intel on threat https://www.timesofisrael.com/shin-bet-chief-said-to-fear-oct-7-style-attack-on-eilat-despite-no-intel-on-threat/ Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:52:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3847837 Zini also reportedly displeased with idea of Arab Israelis moving to the southern resort city, portraying it to government as an attempted 'takeover'

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]]> Israel said to quietly return body of Jordanian truck driver who killed 2 IDF soldiers https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-said-to-quietly-return-body-of-jordanian-truck-driver-who-killed-2-idf-soldiers/ Thu, 25 Dec 2025 11:58:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3719649 Family of Allenby crossing attacker Abd al-Muttalib al-Qaisi says his remains were handed to Jordan overnight; military sources say body returned following government directive

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]]> Allenby Crossing to open for Gaza aid from Jordan for 1st time since September attack https://www.timesofisrael.com/allenby-crossing-to-open-for-gaza-aid-from-jordan-for-1st-time-since-september-attack/ Tue, 09 Dec 2025 16:14:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3708260 Defense official says Israel and Jordan made 'security adjustments' to the crossing, which had been closed to cargo for the Strip after a Jordanian truck driver killed 2 IDF soldiers

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]]> Israel planning hospital for Jordanian patients in joint cross-border industrial zone https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-planning-hospital-for-jordanian-patients-in-joint-cross-border-industrial-zone/ Wed, 03 Dec 2025 20:27:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3704012 Head of the Israeli side of the Jordan Gateway project tells ToI that it will also be a key node in the India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor, piquing interest of US and EU

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]]> Shin Bet says it seized advanced Iranian arms destined for West Bank terrorists https://www.timesofisrael.com/shin-bet-says-it-seized-advanced-iranian-arms-destined-for-west-bank-terrorists/ Wed, 08 Oct 2025 15:12:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3659700 Large shipment included claymores, explosive-laden drones, RPGs, and other weapons; IRGC behind plot, agency says

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]]> Two soldiers killed by knifeman driving Gaza-bound aid truck at West Bank-Jordan crossing https://www.timesofisrael.com/two-israelis-killed-by-knifeman-driving-gaza-bound-aid-truck-at-west-bank-jordan-crossing/ Thu, 18 Sep 2025 15:19:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3645184 Assailant shot dead at scene, but troops scan area for additional suspects; security sources says attack will temporarily interrupt Gaza aid deliveries from Jordan

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]]> New structural changes to IDF include bolstering border and air defense units https://www.timesofisrael.com/new-structural-changes-to-idf-include-bolstering-border-and-air-defense-units/ Wed, 11 Jun 2025 17:00:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3569938 Military says it is reviving defunct tank brigade, establishing new infantry brigade, reorganizing training command; boosting Navy's 'strategic capabilities'

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]]> Security cabinet approves plan for high-tech security barrier along Jordanian border https://www.timesofisrael.com/security-cabinet-approves-plan-for-high-tech-security-barrier-along-jordanian-border/ Sun, 18 May 2025 18:08:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3551915 Project, slated to begin in June, is expected to take 3 years, cost over $1 billion; plan also calls for 'mission centers' in Jordan Valley to boost Israeli presence

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]]> Israel aims to begin building new $1.4b border barrier with Jordan within months https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-aims-to-begin-building-new-1-4b-border-barrier-with-jordan-within-months/ Mon, 31 Mar 2025 20:57:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3515254 Long-promised fence to stop frequent gun- and drug-smuggling will run from Golan Heights down to Ramon airport, hewing close to border, with remainder to Eilat already upgraded

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]]> IDF troops shoot dead two suspects trying to cross into Israel from Jordan https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-troops-shoot-dead-two-suspects-trying-to-cross-into-israel-from-jordan/ Fri, 14 Mar 2025 06:45:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3502673&preview=true&preview_id=3502673 Suspects were part of group of migrants looking for work; six others with them arrested; troops opened fire after pair said to have 'jumped out of the bushes' at them

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]]> Israel says it nabbed large trove of Iranian arms destined for West Bank attack https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-says-it-nabbed-trove-of-iranian-arms-destined-for-west-bank-attack/ Wed, 27 Nov 2024 14:09:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3428203 Shipment on way to terror operatives in Jenin included claymores, RPGs and rockets; Defense Ministry announces plans to build fence along Jordanian border

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]]> Israel announces preliminary work on fence along entire border with Jordan https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-announces-preliminary-work-on-fence-along-entire-border-with-jordan/ Tue, 26 Nov 2024 09:39:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3427189 Defense Ministry ordered by Katz to begin engineering planning, including environmental survey and installation of surveillance infrastructure, along 309-kilometer border

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]]> Malfunctioning IDF interceptor missile fired at drone appears to crash in Jordan’s Aqaba https://www.timesofisrael.com/malfunctioning-israeli-interceptor-missile-appears-to-crash-in-jordans-aqaba/ Mon, 18 Nov 2024 12:08:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3421889 Video footage shows errant projectile impacting near luxury development, just a few hundred meters from the border; kingdom's military says no injuries or damage caused in crash

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]]> IDF announces formation of new division to defend Israel’s border with Jordan https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-announces-formation-of-new-division-to-defend-israels-border-with-jordan/ Thu, 31 Oct 2024 09:30:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3408978 Move comes weeks after gunmen breached border in an area south of the Dead Sea; IDF chief Halevi says new division will ease burden on reservists

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