Jordan Valley

Armed Bedouins attempt to steal ammunition from IDF firing range

Bedouins arrived at the Nabi Musa training base and tried to steal military equipment and ammunition.

Farmer who faced insults sues left-wing activist for 160,000 ILS

A farm owner filed a libel and harassment lawsuit against activist Amir Pinsky after he blocked his path and hurled severe insults at him while he was praying on Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Massive building push in Jordan Valley

The Supreme Planning Council approved the construction and regularization plans for several Israeli towns in the Jordan Valley.

Mob attacks Jew in the Jordan Valley

An Arab mob attacked an outpost in the Jordan Valley, seriously injuring a resident after a rock was thrown at his head. He is currently receiving treatment at the scene by MDA and IDF forces.

Drill: Terrorist infiltration and missile strike on town

The IDF held a large-scale exercise yesterday in the area of the Jordan Valley Brigade for various emergency scenarios.

Message of sovereignty and history:

Israeli flag raised for the first time atop Mount Sartaba

A giant Israeli flag was raised for the first time atop Mount Sartaba in the Jordan Valley, in a move led by the Ministry of Heritage, as part of symbolic activities at historic sites in Judea and Samaria.

IDF demolishes home of terrorist who murdered Alon and Yehonatan

IDF forces demolish home of Hamas terrorist Rafat Duwasi during counterterrorism operation, arresting suspects and seizing weapons.

In the Jordan Valley

Palestinian Arab child killed by IDF unexploded ordnance

Three Palestinian Arab children played with an explosive near an IDF live-fire in the Jordan Valley. One of them was killed and two others were seriously injured

Terrorist attacks female soldier in Jordan Valley

Terrorist frees himself from handcuffs, attacks female IDF soldier at military base.

Jordan Valley

Anarchist allegedly spread poisoned dates on grazing lands

Near Ro'i in the Jordan Valley, dozens of dates filled with toxic material were found on grazing lands. At the same time, reports surfaced of livestock deaths on two other farms.

'Execute Them':

Extreme incitement against Jordan Valley farmers

An extreme left-wing activist tweeted to call for the execution of Israeli farmers in the Jordan Valley.

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Youth group hike ends with complex cliffside rescue

A member of a youth group deviated from the path and found himself on the side of a steep slope.

Tragedy:

Major Eitan Orbach killed in traffic accident in Jordan Valley

The Beit She’an Municipality announces that Major Eitan Orbach was killed on Friday morning in an operational traffic accident while carrying out his duties in the defense of the Jordan Valley farms.

Exclusive:

IDF Central Command approves 10 new jurisdiction areas in Samaria

Minister Bezalel Smotrich states, 'authorization of 10 new municipal jurisdiction areas in Samaria, including Gedor in the northern Jordan Valley, is a Zionist, security and national move of the highest level.'

IDF announces widescale exercise in Judea and Samaria

IDF launches three-day exercise simulating wide range of escalation scenarios in Judea, Samaria, and Jordan Valley.

IDF destroys homes of 2 terrorists who murdered Yehonatan Deutsch

IDF forces map homes of two terrorists who carried out a shooting attack at the Mehola Junction, murdering Yehonatan Deutsch and moderately injuring an additional victim.

After escapes and chaos

Deadly end for 262 crocodiles at Israeli farm

262 crocodiles shot dead at abandoned Petzael farm following repeated escapes, severe neglect, and failed relocation efforts, sparking condemnation from activists.

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Left-wing activist humiliates Druze officer and attacks soldiers

Anarchists from the 'Looking the Occupation in the Eye' organization blocked a military jeep and humiliated IDF soldiers during Shabbat in the Jordan Valley.

16-year-old Maayan Ben Hamo killed in Jordan Valley ATV rollover

Maayan Ben Hamo, a Bnei Akiva counselor from Hadera, named as teen who died in a tragic ATV accident near Gitit Junction.

2 hurt in club & rock-throwing attack in Jordan Valley

Helicopter dispatched to provide quick evacuation after Jews were attacked by a group of Arabs with rocks and clubs.

Two launches in less than 3 hours:

2 missiles intercepted, sirens in the Jordan Valley and Samaria

IDF announces that it has identified the launch of a missile from Yemen toward Israeli territory. Sirens sounded in communities in the Jordan Valley and Samaria.

Israel launches major defense initiative in Jordan Valley

Plan includes advanced barrier along 425 km from Golan to Eilat, combined with military-civilian programs to boost security and strengthen Israeli presence in the Jordan Valley.

Israeli arrested for firing at rock-throwers

During the weekend, Israelis were attacked in the Al-Auja area. A man who fired at the attackers was arrested.

Watch: IDF troops continue to operate in Samaria

The 828th Brigade has been conducting counterterrorism operations in Tammun and Fara'a in the northern Jordan Valley.

Jordan Valley Shooting:

Terrorist Identified by Israeli forces

Mohammed Drajma, 23, a resident of Tubas, is the terrorist who killed two soldiers in a shooting attack in the Jordan Valley this week.

Bereaved wife:

Dana Yung begged her husband not to go back to reserve duty

Dana Yung eulogizes her husband, murdered in Tuesday's terrorist attack in the Jordan Valley: 'He was phenomenally clever; he had zero ego.'

Chief of Staff:

'We've learned lessons, we'll increase counterterrorism activity'

IDF Chief of the General Staff visits scene of Jordan Valley shooting attack, says, 'We'll increase the counterterrorism activity and expand it to additional areas.'

Terror victim's widow:

'We are in pain, we will be happy; you are always in our hearts'

'Thank you for our beautiful years together,' Gal Friedman eulogizes her husband Tzvi, murdered in a terror attack in the Jordan Valley.

Terror victim's sister:

'Tzvi symbolized everything that was good in this nation'

Shlomit, sister of Sergeant major (res.) Tzvi Friedman, killed in Jordan Valley terrorist attack today, says her brother was a sensitive, caring and loving guy.

Violence at Samaria protest:

'They grabbed our cell phones and hit the protesters'

After fatal shooting attack in Jordan Valley, protesters demonstrate at Beit Furik; IDF confronts protesters.

Two IDF reservists killed in Jordan Valley shooting attack

Sergeant Major Ofer Yung, aged 39 from Tel Aviv, and Sergeant Major (Res.) Avraham Tzvi Tzvika Friedman, aged 43, from Ein HaNatziv, were killed by a terrorist who opened fire in an IDF installation.

The terrorist sneaked in at night and surprised the soldiers

Preliminary investigation into the shooting attack at the Tayasir checkpoint finds the terrorist reached the scene on foot, sneaked into the installation at night, and surprised the soldiers at dawn.

Jordan Valley shooting attack leaves two IDF reservists dead

A terrorist wearing a bulletproof vest entered an IDF position and opened fire at the troops. The terrorist was eliminated after a gun battle.

Imminent attack foiled in Jordan Valley

Covert Israeli forces broke into a house and stopped an imminent attack from the PA town of Aqabat Jaber.

Jordan Valley:

Sovereignty in Jordan Valley Law falls

Otzma Yehudit and Yisrael Beytenu vote in favor of sovereignty in Jordan Valley Law, coalition opposes. Liberman: 'PM has proven once again that the security of his coalition takes precedence over the security of Israel.'

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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The largest operation in over 20 years

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

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Terrorists fire on firefighters fighting Jordan Valley blaze

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