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An IDF soldier walks in a fortified army post on the border between Jordan and the West Bank, July 27, 2026. (Emanuel Fabian/Times of Israel)
August 29, 2026, 10:06 am
IDF dusts off decades-old posts along Jordan border to battle threats ‘from beyond’
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
By Emanuel Fabian
Police and medics surround the scene of a suicide bombing inside Jerusalem's Sbarro restaurant, Thursday, August 9, 2001. Fifteen people were killed, and 130 injured. A sixteenth victim died in 2023. (AP/Peter Dejong)
August 9, 2026, 11:17 am
25 years ago, the Sbarro bombing opened a wound in Israel that still hasn’t healed
Suicide attack at Jerusalem pizzeria killed 16, including 8 children; a quarter of a century later, a family reckons with its ongoing fight for justice — and a new wave of grief after October 7
By Ben Sales
This picture shows a view of the reservoir of the Mujib Dam, the main water supply to Amman, in the Madaba governorate, about 100 kilometers (about 62 miles) north of the Jordanian capital, on April 20, 2021. (Khalil MAZRAAWI / AFP / File)
July 7, 2026, 10:06 am
Parched Jordan fuming at Israeli refusal to renew expired water deal – report
2021 agreement doubled the original 50 million annual cubic meters specified in 1994 peace pact; the increase was repeatedly renewed until November, when fraying relations ended it
By Lazar Berman
Lt. Col. (res.) Yitzhak Harosh, who was killed in an attack at Allenby Crossing, September 18, 2025. (Israel Defense Forces)
February 1, 2026, 10:27 pm
Family of reservist killed in Allenby Crossing attack seeks compensation from Jordan
Yitzhak Harosh’s son working with Foreign Ministry to exert pressure on Hashemite Kingdom after September attack, notes Israel did the same in a reverse situation
By ToI Staff
Israeli police stand guard near the site of a shooting attack where two soldiers were killed at the Allenby Bridge Crossing between the West Bank and Jordan, September 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Mahmoud Illean)
December 25, 2025, 1:58 pm
Israel said to quietly return body of Jordanian truck driver who killed 2 IDF soldiers
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
By Noam Lehmann
Emek HaMaayanot regional council head Itamar Matiash discusses the Jordan Gateway project with Economy Minister Nir Barkat, March 2025. (Emek HaMaayanot regional council spokesperson's office)
December 3, 2025, 10:27 pm
Israel planning hospital for Jordanian patients in joint cross-border industrial zone
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
By Nava Freiberg
Queen Rania of Jordan speaks at the Ambrosetti Forum in Cernobbio, northern Italy, Sept. 7, 2024. (AP/Luca Bruno)
November 4, 2025, 3:09 pm
In Germany, Jordan’s queen equates Israeli language on Gaza to Nazi propaganda
Speaking to youth conference in Munich, Rania says Gallant’s comments on fighting ‘human animals’ were part of effort to ‘convince the public you are dealing with beasts’
By ToI Staff
Hostage envoy Gal Hirsch shakes hands with Mahmoud Salameh on October 1, 2025. (Prime Minister's Office)
October 2, 2025, 11:38 pm
Israeli citizen imprisoned in Jordan freed, returns home after three months
Mahmoud Salameh released after negotiations between two nations; was reportedly questioned by Jordanian authorities over land sales to Jews
By Lazar Berman and ToI Staff
View of the road leading to the Allenby Crossing after it was closed by Israeli authorities following last week’s stabbing and shooting attack, September 24, 2025. (Jamal Awad/Flash90)
September 25, 2025, 8:26 pm
Israel to reopen West Bank-Jordan crossing after holiday closure, deadly attack
Crossing will open from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; Jordan, PA claimed closure ahead of Jewish new year was indefinite, although facility usually closes over holidays
By AFP
Israeli security forces near the scene of a deadly attack at the Allenby Border Crossing between the West Bank and Jordan, September 18, 2025. (Oren Ben Hakoon/Flash90)
September 19, 2025, 4:58 pm
After deadly attack, IDF chief halts Gaza aid entering from Jordan; Allenby Crossing shut
Zamir urges continued strategic-security cooperation with Jordan, vows to ‘draw lessons’ from incident; PM seeks boosted checks on trucks, drivers after 2 soldiers killed in border attack
By Emanuel Fabian and ToI Staff
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, pictured at the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD IX) in Yokohama, Japan, on Wednesday, August 20, 2025. (Franck Robichon/Pool Photo via AP)
August 21, 2025, 12:55 pm
UN chief calls for immediate ceasefire, warns of casualties from Gaza City takeover
Israel announces blitz of visiting delegations in effort to combat growing isolation, as France, Germany and Jordan also slam Jerusalem’s Gaza plans
By Agencies, Nava Freiberg, Stav Levaton and ToI Staff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu looks at an amulet showing "a map of the Promised Land," given to him by his interviewer, August 12, 2025. (Screenshot i24 news) 
August 13, 2025, 11:21 pm
Arab nations fume after Netanyahu says he feels connection to vision of Greater Israel
Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Jordan, Egypt, Arab League and Palestinian Authority issue statements condemning PM’s comments, slamming ‘mentality steeped in colonial delusions’
By ToI Staff
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir leads a Jewish prayer service on the flashpoint Temple Mount in Jerusalem's Old City, August 3, 2025. (X video screenshot: used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
August 3, 2025, 1:43 pm
In first, Ben Gvir openly leads prayers on Temple Mount, in violation of status quo
Far-right leader is first minister to pray overtly at flashpoint site as record 3,527 Jewish visitors said to ascend on fast day; Jordan, PA, Saudis condemn Ben Gvir; PM: Status quo intact
By Charlie Summers
Screen capture from video of Israel's Under-19 basketball team celebrating their victory over Switzerland at the FIBA World Basketball Cup in Switzerland, June 28, 2025. (YouTube: Used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
June 29, 2025, 12:28 pm
Jordan refuses to play Israel’s under-19 basketball team in World Cup
Hours before scheduled start of game, Jordanians announce boycott due to Gaza war; Israelis to get technical victory, adding to win over host Switzerland
By Lazar Berman and Stuart Winer
View of the Israeli Leviathan gas field gas processing rig as seen from Dor Habonim Beach Nature Reserve, on January 1, 2020. (Flash90)
June 25, 2025, 2:05 pm
Israel’s Leviathan natural gas field to resume operations after Iran ceasefire
Energy Ministry says smaller Karish field also to reopen; two Egyptian sources say imports from Israel will gradually rise, with full operations likely by weekend
By Steven Scheer
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