Jordan Valley
News and updates about Jordan Valley

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.

Smotrich to Netanyahu: Stand firm against Attorney General
Transportation Minister calls on PM to ignore Mandelbit's warning not to normalize Jordan Valley town days before election.

Saudi King to Abbas: We reject Netanyahu's sovereignty pledge
Saudi King Salman tells PA chairman Netanyahu's pledge to apply sovereignty over the Jordan Valley is a "very dangerous escalation".

Five European countries concerned over sovereignty pledge
France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Britain criticize Netanyahu's pledge to apply sovereignty in the Jordan Valley.

Normalizing settlement? Not during election period
Government, Defense Ministry legal advisors oppose Mevo'ot Yericho normalization before elections.

Hezbollah blames Gulf states for Netanyahu's sovereignty pledge
Hezbollah claims that steps towards closer Gulf-Israeli ties embolden Netanyahu against the Palestinians.

Hamas leader: We will not permit annexation of Jordan Valley
Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal says his organization will do everything to thwart Netanyahu's application of sovereignty in Jordan Valley.

Russia concerned over sovereignty in Jordan Valley
Ahead of Netanyahu's visit, Russia warns that plan to annex Jordan Valley could escalate tensions.

UN chief: Netanyahu's sovereignty plan would be illegal
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres says applying sovereignty to Jordan Valley would undermine "two-state solution".

Israeli sovereignty over the Jordan Valley - what does it mean?

Turkey: Netanyahu's announcement is 'racist'
Turkish Foreign Minister slams Netanyahu's pledge to apply Israeli sovereignty to the Jordan Valley.

Saudi Arabia criticizes Netanyahu's sovereignty pledge
Saudi Arabia asserts that Netanyahu's promise to apply sovereignty to Jordan Valley is "a flagrant violation" of the UN charter.

UN warns Israel over annexation plans
UN Spokesman: 'The secretary-general's position has always been clear: Unilateral actions are not helpful in the peace process.'

Jordan reacts: 'Annexation would push region towards violence'
Jordanian Foreign Minister: 'Israeli sovereignty over Jordan Valley and northern Dead Sea would push whole region towards violence.'

1 killed in Jordan valley car collision
39-year-old man killed, 17-year-old boy hurt in head-on collision between cars in Jordan Valley.

Bolton: Without security there can be no peace
PM Netanyahu meets US National Security Adviser John Bolton for tour of the Jordan Valley.

5-year-old killed in Jordan Valley crash
Traffic accident on Route 90 in Jordan Valley leaves one dead, five injured.

Female IDF soldier hit and killed by Palestinian vehicle
20-year-old IDF soldier killed in traffic accident Jordan Valley involving Palestinian Arab vehicle.

IDF officer and soldier injured in Jordan Valley accident
Officer in moderate condition, soldier listed as light.

'Time to end Civil Administration in Judea and Samaria'
Jordan Valley Regional Council chief blasts Civil Administration, says body which governs Judea and Samaria is biased against Jews.

A gift to the mayor of Frankfurt: Judea and Samaria products
Frankfurt Mayor Uwe Becker visits pro-Israel conference, receives dates from Jordan Valley and wine from Judea and Samaria.

Jordan Valley takes BDS battle to Frankfurt
Economic data reveals BDS harms Palestinian Arabs, detrimental to PA economy.

Female soldiers left behind, are hounded by Palestinian Arabs
5 female combat soldiers forgotten by commanders, left behind overnight in Jordan Valley. Soldiers chased by gang of PA Arabs.

Seven Palestinian Arabs killed in accident in Jordan Valley
Seven killed, three injured in collision between truck and minibus on Highway 90.

Balloon bombs land in Israeli town near Jordanian border
Balloons carrying incendiary devices found Jordan Valley town in eastern Israel, raising suspicions balloons not launched from Gaza.

Patriot missile fired at UAV from Syria
Red Alert siren sounds in Golan, Jordan Valley as missile fired at unmanned aircraft sent to Israel from Syria.

Israel cracks down on illegal Arab construction
IDF to demolish 20 illegally-built Arab homes in Samaria, despite years of appeals in Israeli courts.

Agriterror:
'My eyes darkened; a nationalistic attack'
About 150 trees cut down in Jordan Valley vineyard: 'Farmers under terror offensive for all intents and purposes.'

PM Netanyahu preventing sovereignty in the Jordan Valley?
PM Netanyahu pans Knesset commmittee's plan to discuss bill for sovereignty in Jordan Valley.

'A rare opportunity for sovereignty in the Jordan Valley'
Ministerial Committee for Legislation to vote on Likud MK's bill to implement Israeli law in the Jordan Valley.

'We need to remove doubts about settlement enterprise's future'
Former Minister Gideon Sa'ar speaks about importance of applying sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.

Yair Netanyahu tours Judea and Samaria
Prime Minister's son tours Samaria, Hevron Hills, and Jordan Valley.

Likud MK initiates sovereignty in Jordan Valley
MK Sharren Haskel tours Jordan Valley, announces law to apply Israeli sovereignty in the Jordan Valley and northern Dead Sea.

Jordan Valley to more than double in size
Ministers announce new plan for massive building in Jordan Valley. 'We will ensure the valley remains settled.'

With cameras and rocks: Arabs surround Jewish town
Leftist activists bring Arabs shepherds, herds, to surround Jewish town in Jordan Valley, as IDF and police look on and do nothing.

A peek into the Kfir Brigade's training program
Climbing Mount Tavor, conquering open field and martial arts on the beach: The Kfir Brigade starts its winter training period.

Labor head visits Jordan Valley to gain input for security plan
Labor Chair Gabbay tours Jordan Valley accompanied by MK Eitan Broshi and Maj. Gen. Amiram Levin, learns about challenges facing residents.

The silent Arab takeover of the Jordan Valley
PA attempting to consolidate control over Jordan Valley by encouraging establishment of illegal outposts in Area C - backed by foreign aid.

Labor head: Settlements are the 'beautiful face of Zionism'
Avi Gabbay praises settlement enterprise, lauds settlers as the 'pioneers of our generation'.

'You're following in Abraham's footsteps'
Haredi soldiers hold battalion exercise in Jordan Valley. 'You do what is right despite what others think, just like Abraham.'

Zionist Union MK leaves Jordan Valley celebration
MK Eitan Broshi storms out of event celebrating Jordan Valley liberation after Avi Gabbay's video greeting was not shown.

Netanyahu on Jordan Valley:
'If we won't be here, Tehran will be'
PM attends celebration of 50th anniversary of liberation of the Jordan Valley, says area essential part of Jewish heritage and for security.

1 killed, 11 injured in Jordan Valley crash
1 dead after Arab tow truck collides with Israeli passenger bus in Jordan Valley.

Erdan fights boycott while assisting those injured by it
Strategic Affairs Ministry to assist Jordan Valley farmers reach new markets and overcome boycott organizations.

'The state has lost control of the Jordan Valley'
Israeli residents suffer shortage from Arab pirate connections to water company pipes.

'Civil Administration helping PA take over Jordan Valley'
Jordan Valley Regional Council head calls for dismantling of Civil Administration 'because it advances Palestinian interests.'

Arab shot after fleeing authorities during security check
IDF force opens fire on Arab driver who sped off during check in Jordan Valley.

'Every girl is special'
Despite the oppressive heat, junior high girls enjoy hikes and outdoor activities in the Jordan Valley.
