Jordan Valley

Due to coronavirus: 'Flash wedding' in the Jordan Valley

Ma'ale Ephraim Yeshiva rises to the occasion to help organize a wedding that couldn't take place at a hall as planned due to restrictions.

Israeli voters, the elections are a referendum on national sovereignty

Why the West Bank is essential

Mark Langfan explains the strategic value of the West Bank

Mark Langfan explains why Israel and the United States' security require Israeli control over the West Bank.

Voter apathy threatens reunion of Judea and Samaria with Israel

Jewish man injured in Jordan Valley attack

Israeli assaulted by masked Arabs accompanied by radical left-wing activists near Israeli town in Jordan Valley. Victim suffers head injury.

EU foreign minister warns Israel against annexation

Josep Borrell says Israeli annexation of Jordan Valley could lead to Palestinian Arab protests.

Basic Middle East facts

Chinese students tour Judean Desert, Jordan Valley

Dozens of Chinese students visit Judean Desert and the Jordan Valley in tour given by pro-Israel 'Im Tirtzu' organization.

Britain warns Israel against annexation

UK foreign office expresses concern over possible Israeli application of sovereignty over Judea and Samaria.

Reut Schvartz, killed in Jordan Valley accident, laid to rest

Schvartz, mother of three, was killed in Jordan Valley car accident. Last night she was laid to rest in Shadmot Mehola.

IDF reinforces Jordan Valley ahead of Trump plan release

As Arabs protest against planned release of Trump peace plan, IDF transfers brigade from Golani to the Jordan Valley

Israelis sharply divided over Jordan Valley annexation

As Netanyahu pushes annexation of Jordan Valley, Israelis nearly evenly divided on whether to take unilateral steps to annex the area.

Jordan: Annexation of Jordan Valley would blow up peace process

Jordan’s Foreign Minister warns against Israeli annexation of the Jordan Valley, says it would "destroy the two-state solution".

White House opposes unilateral Israeli moves

Officials say Trump Administration opposed to any unilateral Israeli moves before release of Trump peace plan.

Sovereignty:

PM waiting for green light from US for Jordan Valley annexation

Likud officials clarify: PM Netanyahu asked for 'green light' from US to apply sovereignty to the Jordan Valley.

Regev to Gantz: 'Enough with the tales, tell the truth'

Min. Miri Regev tells Arutz Sheva: Benny Gantz doesn't really want to annex Jordan Valley, he has a lot of support among the left.

PA criticizes both Netanyahu and Gantz

Abbas spokesman says Netanyahu and Gantz's statements on annexation will lead to a dangerous escalation.

Barak blasts Netanyahu over annexation

Former Prime Minister: Netanyahu being dragged by Smotrich towards security lawlessness.

Gantz: I don't support unilateral annexation

Blue and White leader rejects calls to support bill applying sovereignty in the Jordan Valley before elections.

Bennett: Don't miss opportunity for sovereignty

Defense Minister praises Bezalel Smotrich's proposal to apply sovereignty in the Jordan Valley. 'Zionist parties cannot miss 1-time chance.

Bill for sovereignty in Jordan Valley to be presented next week

Likud seeks to 'test' Blue and White party by pushing bill to apply sovereignty to Jordan Valley before the next elections.

Sovereignty Movement calls Jordan Valley proposal 'momentous'

Movement urges Prime Minister: Emphasize that Jordan Valley is preliminary step leading to sovereignty over Judea and Samaria.

Benny Gantz:

'We'll annex Jordan Valley - with international support'

'Offers to trade Jordan Valley for peace deal were a mistake,' says Blue & White chief, vowing to pursue annexation - but not unilaterally.

Netanyahu: 'Why wait for elections to apply sovereignty?'

PM Netanyahu urges MK Gantz to approve annexation of Jordan Valley, instead of waiting for after March elections.

Sovereignty Movement welcomes Smotrich initiative

Sovereignty Movement welcomes initiative of Transportation Minister to promote application of Israeli sovereignty in the Jordan Valley.

Smotrich calls for vote on Jordan Valley sovereignty

Transportation Minister writes to PM calling for Knesset plenum to use discussion of immunity to push for vote on sovereignty.

Time to annex the Jordan Valley

Prime Minister Netanyahu should carry out his campaign promise of September 2019. Opinion.

Heavy rainfall leads to flooding in Judean Desert, Dead Sea

Recent heavy rainfall causes flooding descending from the Judean Desert to the Dead Sea.

Bennett: Our goal is to prevent all illegal PA construction

DM Bennett tours Jordan Valley. 'I am not the UN. I am fully in favor of the settlements.'

First publication:

Committee to Promote Jordan Valley Sovereignty to convene

Inter-ministerial committee prepares plan to annex Jordan Valley to State of Israel in accordance with PM's promise on eve of last elections

Report:

Netanyahu freezes Jordan Valley annexation plan over ICC probe

Plan to apply Israeli sovereignty over Jordan Valley frozen after International Criminal Court moves forward with probe of Israel.

Weapons smuggling foiled in Jordan Valley

IDF forces foil weapon smuggling attempt on Israel's eastern border.

Abbas: We'll cancel agreements if Israel annexes Jordan Valley

PA chairman says elections will be held in PA, but only if Israel allows eastern Jerusalem Arabs to vote.

Blue and White MK: There will be no annexation

MK Ofer Shelah dismisses Netanyahu's statement that him serving as PM first would allow for application of sovereignty over Jordan Valley.

Report: PM Netanyahu did not discuss annexation with Pompeo

Channel 13 reporter claims PM Netanyahu lied about content of meeting with US Sec. of State Pompeo.

Warning conveyed to Netanyahu:

'Sovereignty in Jordan Valley would endanger peace with Jordan'

Security officials warn of wave of protests that would force King Abdullah to suspend 1994 peace treaty between countries.

'A rotation for Lapid - or sovereignty over the Jordan Valley'

Dep. Defense Minister Dichter calls on Blue and White leader to put aside personal considerations, focus on Israel's future.

Netanyahu: We have a historic opportunity

PM discusses call with Donald Trump on plans to apply sovereignty to Jordan Valley. 'Things we could have only dreamed of are happening.'

Likud minister: 'Rare opportunity we must not miss'

Min. Elkin, Likud negotiator, says PM Netanyahu insisting on being first in rotation deal in order to apply sovereignty to Jordan Valley.

Sovereignty Movement:

2 State Solution would turn country into Judea/Samaria Envelope

'Missile launches toward cities of coastal lowland were never considered in various scenarios until Israel withdrew.'

Jordan closes entrance to Naharayim

As 25-year lease ends, Jordan closes enclave on Israel's side of the Jordan River to Israelis.

New bill:

Sovereignty over Maale Adumim, Gush Etzion, Jordan Valley

MK Shaked submits bill, asserting there is currently a window of opportunity for sovereignty move that will not return.

Nineteen pistols, five Kalashnikov rifles - and more

IDF forces apprehend suspects, confiscate large amount of illegal weapons.

Israeli farmers to Jordan king: Don't cut us off from our lands

Ahead of termination of land lease, Jordan Valley Council turns to Jordan's King Abdullah. 'Let us meet and reach an agreement.'

PA official threatens legal steps over Israeli sovereignty move

Palestinian Authority “foreign minister”: We have the international support to tackle any threats by Netanyahu.

Shadmot Mehola security coordinator retiring after 35 years

Ernie Kaminiski is resigning his position as the security coordinator in a Jordan Valley community.

Arab protesters wave PLO flag from northern Dead Sea

Dozens of Palestinians protest PM Netanyahu's announcement that Israel intends to annex the Jordan Valley and the northern Dead Sea.

Let Liberman be Deputy Prime Minister and call it a day

A wind of anti-Zionism batters Israel

Macron, Jordanian King concerned over Jordan Valley

French President and Jordan's King voice concern over Israel's plan to impose sovereignty over the Jordan Valley.

PA: Jordan Valley an integral part of 'Palestine'

PA cabinet meets in Jordan Valley, where cabinet leader Mohammad Shtayyeh says presence of "settlers" in Judea and Samaria is illegal.

Oman rejects Netanyahu's sovereignty pledge

Oman confirms support for independent Palestinian state after PM pledges to apply sovereignty over the Jordan Valley.

Arab ministers 'reject' Netanyahu's sovereignty pledge

Organization of Islamic Cooperation says Netanyahu's pledge to declare sovereignty over the Jordan Valley is a "dangerous escalation".

Abbas spokesman: Stop the Israeli madness

PA chairman's spokesman blasts cabinet's authorization of Jewish community in Jordan Valley, calls on international community to intervene.

'First step towards applying sovereignty in Judea and Samaria'

Minister Miri Regev welcomes approval of decision to authorize Jordan Valley community of Mevo’ot Yericho.

Applying sovereignty - political gambit or crowning achievement?

Vote to the right of Netanyahu

'World will ultimately accept our sovereignty in Jordan Valley'

Knesset Speaker tells CNN that despite criticism, Netanyahu's plan to annex Jordan Valley will be viewed as 'natural' within a few years.

Watch: Children of Mevo'ot Yericho grant gift to Netanyahu

Children of Jordan Valley community which PM promised to approve grant him a gift during today's cabinet meeting, held in the area.

Netanyahu: We will apply sovereignty early in the next govt.

PM opens Cabinet meeting with pledge to fulfill promise to apply sovereignty in Jordan Valley quickly.