The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/jordan-river/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:07:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Jordan River | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/jordan-river/ 32 32 Qasr al-Yahud baptismal site reopens after NIS 25 million facelift https://www.timesofisrael.com/qasr-al-yahud-baptismal-site-reopens-after-nis-25-million-facelift/ Tue, 10 Feb 2026 18:29:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3751609 New-look Christan holy site in West Bank includes wide wooden deck for safe access to water, new shower and changing facility, a prayer pergola, and landscaping

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]]> Stranded Israelis told not to go to Larnaca, Athens; not to use Egypt, Jordan land crossings https://www.timesofisrael.com/stranded-israelis-told-not-to-go-to-larnaca-athens-not-to-use-egypt-jordan-land-crossings/ Sun, 15 Jun 2025 12:03:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3572903 With airspace closed amid conflict with Iran, authorities say it will take weeks before the tens of thousands of Israelis stuck abroad will get home; El Al works on rescue flight plan

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]]> Jerusalemite indicted for racist attack on Arab family picnicking by Jordan River https://www.timesofisrael.com/jerusalemite-indicted-for-racist-attack-on-arab-family-picnicking-by-jordan-river/ Mon, 19 May 2025 18:43:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3552809 State prosecutors indict Akiva Cohen, 20, alleging he and friend harassed Arab family while armed with M16 and pistol, physically attacked one picnicker, knocking him out

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]]> Quietly, a stretch of the Jordan River is being cleaned up and transformed https://www.timesofisrael.com/quietly-a-stretch-of-the-jordan-river-is-being-cleaned-up-and-transformed/ Sat, 11 Mar 2023 00:08:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2959004 Earthworks and landscaping are aimed at attracting visitors, tourists, with plans to make water safe for swimming; the cleanup will still leave Jordan, Palestinians high and dry

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]]> Daily Briefing Feb. 28: Outpost sees return of settlers after terror attack https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-feb-28-outpost-sees-return-of-settlers-after-terror-attack/ Tue, 28 Feb 2023 10:56:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2962553 Legal affairs reporter Jeremy Sharon updates us on Evyatar outpost and judicial reform as environmental reporter Sue Surkes looks at Jordan River rehabilitation

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]]> Environmental groups to press for rehabilitation of Jordan River, Dead Sea https://www.timesofisrael.com/environmental-groups-to-press-for-rehabilitation-of-jordan-river-dead-sea/ Mon, 20 Feb 2023 16:58:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2955870 Coalition will monitor Dead Sea mining franchise renewal, push government to release more water into Jordan River from Sea of Galilee

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]]> Israel and Jordan pen agreement to clean up Jordan River https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-and-jordan-pen-agreement-to-clean-up-jordan-river/ Thu, 17 Nov 2022 13:09:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2876970 Countries pledge to reduce pollution by treating wastewater, connecting towns to sewage infrastructure, rehabilitating ecology, and creating tourism sites and jobs

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]]> Regional complications leave Jordan River rich in holiness, but poor in water https://www.timesofisrael.com/regional-complications-leave-jordan-river-rich-in-holiness-but-poor-in-water/ Thu, 18 Aug 2022 08:10:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2820565 Efforts to rehabilitate valley conduit stymied as conservationists seek to reverse damage from years of conflict, resource abuse and pollution

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]]> Government inks plan to clean part of Jordan River, make it fit for swimming again https://www.timesofisrael.com/government-inks-plan-to-clean-part-of-jordan-river-make-it-fit-for-swimming-again/ Tue, 26 Jul 2022 05:27:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2805000 Greenlit by Water Authority last year, program will end pollution, channel more freshwater into stretch of iconic river south of Sea of Galilee

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]]> Elderly man drowns in Jordan River; woman rescued after falling into Banias Stream https://www.timesofisrael.com/elderly-man-drowns-in-jordan-river-woman-rescued-after-falling-into-banias-stream/ Sat, 18 Jun 2022 13:11:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2783048 Three others hurt on Haifa, Ashkelon and Tel Aviv beaches, latest in series of water-related accidents; on Friday, a 15-year-old died in hospital after drowning in the Jordan River

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]]> Israel’s Santa sends season’s greetings from the Golan Heights https://www.timesofisrael.com/israels-santa-sends-seasons-greetings-from-the-golan-heights/ Thu, 11 Nov 2021 12:14:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2647622 Jerusalem's Old City Santa, Issa Anis Kassissieh, takes a kayaking trip on the River Jordan, tree and presents in tow

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]]> Man charged with murdering his mother because she converted to Christianity https://www.timesofisrael.com/man-charged-with-murdering-mother-because-she-converted-to-christianity/ Mon, 27 Sep 2021 10:36:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2622507&preview=true&preview_id=2622507 Indictment says 27-year-old Muad Hib from Zarzir hid 46-year-old Rasha Muklasha's corpse near the Jordan River last month

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]]> Son to be charged with murdering mother, hiding her body under sand and leaves https://www.timesofisrael.com/son-to-be-charged-with-murdering-mother-hiding-her-body-under-sand-and-leaves/ Sun, 26 Sep 2021 16:55:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2622137&preview=true&preview_id=2622137 Police allege 27-year-old Muad Hib from Zarzir hid 46-year-old Rasha Muklasha's corpse near the Jordan River last month

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]]> Israel-Jordan ties boosted by rare alignment in interests on water, energy https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-jordan-ties-boosted-by-rare-alignment-in-interests-on-water-energy/ Tue, 31 Aug 2021 06:05:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2609355 Amman and Jerusalem could be poised for an unprecedented boom in cooperation amid Amman's drought concerns, Jerusalem's need for solar power

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]]> Israel hunts for crocodile on the run, after tip from Jordan https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-hunts-for-crocodile-on-the-run-after-tip-from-jordan/ Sun, 29 Aug 2021 17:40:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2608433 Jordanian army informs IDF that reptile was spotted in tributary of Jordan River, setting off search

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