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Jordan Valley:

IDF eliminates terrorists in airstrike

During an exchange of fire in Taluza, troops eliminated a terrorist, and an IDF reservist soldier in the 7037th Battalion was severely injured.

IDF eliminates terrorists in airstrike

Watch: IDF improving readiness on Israel's eastern border

IDF holds brigade-wide exercise in Jordan Valley, as forces practice responding to terror threats, infiltrations, and more.

Watch: IDF improving readiness on Israel's eastern border

Four months later:

IDF maps homes of terrorists who murdered Yehonatan Deutsch

IDF maps homes of three terrorists who participated in shooting attack, killing released soldier Yehonatan Deutsch at the Mehola Junction.

IDF maps homes of terrorists who murdered Yehonatan Deutsch

In Depth:

What is a 'Declaration of State Land'?

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich recently declared a large amount of land in Judea, Samaria, and the Jordan Valley to be 'state land'. How does such a process work, and what does this mean for Israel?

What is a 'Declaration of State Land'?

Jordan Valley:

Exchanges of fire, arrests, and confiscation of weapons

Special forces units including Duvdevan, Maglan, Unit 636, and additional forces completed a daytime operation in the area of the village Aqabah near Shechem.

Exchanges of fire, arrests, and confiscation of weapons

Terror tunnel with no exit point discovered in the Jordan Valley

Clashes with terrorists, aerial strikes, and weapons discovery: Israeli security forces conduct three parallel brigade-wide operations.

Terror tunnel with no exit point discovered in the Jordan Valley

IDF intercepts two UAVs fired from the east

IAF intercepts two UAVs that were approaching Israeli territory from the east in two different instances. Pro-Iranian militias in Iraq claim they attacked a "vital target" in the Jordan Valley.

IDF intercepts two UAVs fired from the east

Four armed terrorists caught near Mitzpe Yericho

Four Palestinian Arabs armed with weapons and a full magazine are arrested near Nabi Musa, following civilians' reports of a suspicious vehicle in the area.

Four armed terrorists caught near Mitzpe Yericho

Jordan Valley:

Bedouin Arabs attack Jewish shepherd with clubs

The shepherd was injured and evacuated for medical treatment, and later arrived at the Binyamin police station to file a complaint. The police arrived at the scene and arrested several Bedouin for questioning.

Bedouin Arabs attack Jewish shepherd with clubs

IDF confirms:

Seven terrorists eliminated, including son of Zakaria Zubeidi

Following Arab reports, IDF confirms terrorists from Tubas and Far'a eliminated during a counterterrorism operation in the Jordan Valley, including the son of Zakaria Zubeidi, mastermind behind the 2021 Gilboa prison break.

Seven terrorists eliminated, including son of Zakaria Zubeidi

Six terrorists eliminated

IDF aircraft strike armed terrorists in Jordan Valley

Palestinian Arab sources report that one of the eliminated terrorists is the son of Zakaria Zubeidi, who was the mastermind behind the Gilboa prison break in 2021.

IDF aircraft strike armed terrorists in Jordan Valley

Explosives lab found inside Jordan Valley mosque

The IDF and ISA completed a counterterrorism operation in the area of Far'a in the Jordan Valley with the objective of foiling terror, exposing terrorist infrastructure and eliminating armed terrorists in the area.

Explosives lab found inside Jordan Valley mosque

Watch:

The largest operation in over 20 years

Israeli forces continue to operate in Jenin, Tulkarm, and the Jordan Valley.

The largest operation in over 20 years

Halevi in Jordan Valley:

'We are here first and foremost to strengthen security'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi met with the heads of the local municipalities and councils of Bik'at HaYarden, Emek HaYarden, Emek HaMaayanot, and Megilot.

'We are here first and foremost to strengthen security'

Psychological terrorism

Hamas publishes footage from Jordan Valley shooting attack

The al-Qassam Brigades published footage showing the planning and murder of Yehonatan Deutsch. Arutz Sheva-Israel National News has chosen not to participate in Hamas' propaganda and will not publish the video.

Hamas publishes footage from Jordan Valley shooting attack

'Work accident':

Explosive device goes off on terrorists in Jordan Valley

Palestinian Arabs report several terrorists injured after explosive device goes off as they tried to plant it in the town of Tammun.

Explosive device goes off on terrorists in Jordan Valley

Jordan Valley:

Five terrorists killed, four soldiers wounded in counterterror op

Security forces carried out a 12-hour in the villages of Tubas and Tammun and in the Far'a Camp during which four terrorists were eliminated from the air and others were arrested.

Five terrorists killed, four soldiers wounded in counterterror op

Yehonatan Deutsch's father:

'He left Rafah to get engaged and went back in the next day'

Ori, the father of Yehonatan Deutsch who was murdered in the shooting attack in the Jordan Valley, recounted how his son fought on October 7th and received a gift from one of the residents.

'He left Rafah to get engaged and went back in the next day'

On heels of deadly attack:

IDF considering new Division on Jordanian Border

The new IDF Division, if created, will be charged with guarding the length of the Jordanian border as well as fighting terror from within Judea and Samaria.

IDF considering new Division on Jordanian Border

Jordan Valley attack:

Security forces still pursuing terrorist

The IDF and security forces continue to pursue the terrorist who murdered 23-year-old Beit She'an resident Yehonatan Deutsch and wounded one other civilian in a drive-by shooting attack in the Jordan Valley.

Security forces still pursuing terrorist

Chief of Staff:

'We will reach the terrorists'

Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi at scene of shooting attack in the Jordan Valley: The clock counting down to catch the terrorist cell that carried out this attack is ticking backwards.

'We will reach the terrorists'

Jordan Valley:

Yehonatan Deutsch, from Beit She'an, murdered in shooting attack

Yehonatan was released last week from active service in the IDF's elite Maglan Unit and was scheduled to marry in the coming days.

Yehonatan Deutsch, from Beit She'an, murdered in shooting attack

Terror attack thwarted in the Jordan Valley

IDF troops locate four explosive devices near Beka'ot. It is believed that they were intended to harm IDF soldiers.

Terror attack thwarted in the Jordan Valley

Farmer in the Jordan Valley attacked and robbed

A farm owner in the Jordan Valley was attacked by Arabs and extreme left-wing activists. Several sheep were stolen.

Farmer in the Jordan Valley attacked and robbed

Terrorists fire on firefighters fighting Jordan Valley blaze

Wildfire breaks out near military base. Terrorists shoot at the firefighters attempting to combat the fire.

Terrorists fire on firefighters fighting Jordan Valley blaze

Smotrich vs. Gallant:

'Defense Minister is delaying operation in Judea and Samaria'

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich claims that numerous processes to seize land in Judea and Samaria are waiting only for the Defense Minister's signature.

'Defense Minister is delaying operation in Judea and Samaria'

Terrorist neutralized

Attempted stabbing attack in Jordan Valley

The terrorist attempted to stab IDF soldiers at the Beka'ot checkpoint and was shot at and neutralized.

Attempted stabbing attack in Jordan Valley

Dozens of Arabs attacked a shepherd in the Jordan Valley

Approximately 50 Palestinians attacked first the shepherd, then an IDF force called to disperse the incident - just a few days after another shepherd was murdered.

Dozens of Arabs attacked a shepherd in the Jordan Valley

Terror attack thwarted in the Jordan Valley

Terrorist draws knife at Tayasir checkpoint, is quickly neutralized by security forces.

Terror attack thwarted in the Jordan Valley

New bill:

Full sovereignty to be imposed over Jordan Valley next October 7

According to the bill, introduced by MK Dan Illouz, the imposition of sovereignty will come into effect on October 7th, 2024, a year after the massacre. 'A true victory will be possible only when the enemy feels that October 7th was a mistake.'

Full sovereignty to be imposed over Jordan Valley next October 7

Right-wing MK to far-left activists: 'You just don’t get it!'

Tzvi Succot confronted extreme left-wing activists who were touring the Jordan Valley. "An absurd event, anarchists harassing those who saved them.”

Right-wing MK to far-left activists: 'You just don’t get it!'

Jordan Valley shooter arrested

PA security forces member who wounded 3 in terrorist shooting last week turns himself in.

Jordan Valley shooter arrested

Jordan Valley attack:

Terrorist a PA security officer

IDF forces are continuing to search for the terrorist and have completely surrounded the village of Ouja and the city of Jericho.

Terrorist a PA security officer

The search continues:

Jordan Valley terrorist may have arrived on electric bicycle

Search for Jordan Valley terrorist who injured three is ongoing; terrorist likely to have arrived at scene on an electric bicycle.

Jordan Valley terrorist may have arrived on electric bicycle

PA Arab arrested after attempting to break through checkpoint

Reports of potential second terror attack in Jordan Valley proven unfounded, IDF clarifies: Suspect broke through security checkpoint, was arrested.

PA Arab arrested after attempting to break through checkpoint

Jordan Valley attack:

Two wounded victims are left-wing activists

Two individuals who were wounded in the shooting attack in the Jordan Valley are activists in the Looking the Occupation in the Eyes organization who were traveling to assist Palestinian Arab shepherds.

Two wounded victims are left-wing activists

'Shoot and run':

Three injured after shots fired towards bus in the Jordan Valley

Three injured, one seriously, after gunshots fired towards bulletproof bus transporting schoolchildren and two cars near Jericho.

Three injured after shots fired towards bus in the Jordan Valley

Attack foiled

Two armed suspects arrested in Jordan Valley

Two suspects armed with an AK-47 apprehended in the area of the community of Petzael and taken for questioning.

Two armed suspects arrested in Jordan Valley

With Smotrich's approval:

Land in Jordan Valley recognized as State land

About 8,000 dunam earmarked for the construction of hundreds of housing units near Moshav Yafit, alongside an area earmarked for a industrial and commercial zone.

Land in Jordan Valley recognized as State land

Fallen soldier's brother

'Sanctions from Britain? They only make us stronger'

Moshe Sharvit, brother of fallen soldier, Harel, spoke to Arutz Sheva: 'If Britain has recognized my endeavors, it seems that this is a sign that we must take action and increase our work."

'Sanctions from Britain? They only make us stronger'

Left-wing activist carjacked by Palestinian Arabs

Video of the crime shows a woman being thrown from her car onto the road. The car was stolen and driven towards Shechem.

Left-wing activist carjacked by Palestinian Arabs

How many people live in Judea and Samaria?

Growth report shows significant growth of Israeli populations in Judea, Samaria, and the Jordan Valley.

How many people live in Judea and Samaria?

Stolen sheep located in Bedouin encampment

An Israeli farmer noticed several head missing from his flock after being intimidated by Bedouin. Security forces found them in the Bedouin encampment an hour later.

Stolen sheep located in Bedouin encampment

Community leaders warn:

Fire from Jordan towards our towns - every night

Leaders of Israeli towns along Israel-Jordan border describe frequent fire from Jordan, increased presence by Jordanian military along the border.

Fire from Jordan towards our towns - every night

Nadia Matar, Sovereignty Movement:

'From the river to the sea, Israeli sovereignty'

The co-chair of the Sovereignty Movement says that there is only one way to victory: Full Israeli sovereignty over the Gaza Strip, and the emigration of Arabs from Gaza.

'From the river to the sea, Israeli sovereignty'

Jordan Valley:

Security forces thwart weapons smuggling attempt

Security forces thwart attempt to smuggle 50 weapons into Jordan Valley area, IDF maps home of terrorist involved in shooting attack.

Security forces thwart weapons smuggling attempt

Defense establishment fears:

Hezbollah may attempt to invade from Jordan

Following a spike in smuggling from over the border, fears rise that Iran's proxies may attempt to attack Israel from Jordanian territory.

Hezbollah may attempt to invade from Jordan

The Call of the Hour - Sovereignty over the Jordan Valley

The current war proves that Israel cannot allow terrorist organizations, or countries that house them, to have sovereignty over its borders.

The Call of the Hour - Sovereignty over the Jordan Valley

Two injured in Jordan Valley ramming attack

Terrorist neutralized after ramming into IDF checkpoint in Jordan Valley.

Two injured in Jordan Valley ramming attack

Likud MK Dan Illouz:

'If we don't apply sovereignty, there is no one else to blame'

Likud MK Dan Illouz calls for the application of Israeli sovereignty over Judea and Samaria and the Jordan Valley - while it is possible.

'If we don't apply sovereignty, there is no one else to blame'

Policeman wounded in shootout with terrorist in Jordan Valley

Border Police officer wounded in terrorist attack near Argaman Junction. Shooter neutralized.

Policeman wounded in shootout with terrorist in Jordan Valley

IDF tractor strikes mine in Jordan Valley

Civilian IDF employee lightly injured after vehicle strikes mine during mine-clearing operation near Kibbutz Sha'ar HaGolan.

IDF tractor strikes mine in Jordan Valley

Tel Aviv man indicted for Jordan Valley murder

The motives for the murder of a Jew in the Jordan Valley remain unclear despite the indictment.

Tel Aviv man indicted for Jordan Valley murder

Jordan Valley shooting:

'My wife shouted: 'It's a terrorist, it's an attack!''

Husband of woman injured in shooting in Jordan Valley describes how terrorists targeted his family's vehicle.

'My wife shouted: 'It's a terrorist, it's an attack!''

32 year-old woman wounded in Jordan Valley shooting attack

Israeli security forces are searching the area for the perpetrators, who fled the scene.

32 year-old woman wounded in Jordan Valley shooting attack

New details of Jordan Valley murder emerge

Yair Haddad, 51, was allegedly murdered by a mentally ill 25-year-old man from Tel Aviv, whom he seemingly knew beforehand.

New details of Jordan Valley murder emerge

Brother of murder victim:

'Only a terrorist could do such a thing'

The family of the man whose charred remains were found in the Jordan Valley still insists he was killed by terrorists.

'Only a terrorist could do such a thing'

Jew arrested in connection to body found in Jordan Valley

The body was found burnt in a palm grove. Rumors circulating claimed the murder was nationalistically motivated.

Jew arrested in connection to body found in Jordan Valley

Arab threatens female soldier, point blank: 'Go, drive off'

Group of Arabs tries to infiltrate no-entry zone, is undeterred by helpless IDF soldiers.

Arab threatens female soldier, point blank: 'Go, drive off'

One dead, 9 injured in Jordan Valley car crash

Vehicles totaled in collision, multiple people rescued from wrecks.

One dead, 9 injured in Jordan Valley car crash