Jordanian Border

Jordan:

Extensive network for smuggling weapons and drugs uncovered

State Prosecutor’s Office files indictments against seven Bedouins for smuggling weapons, drugs, and cigarettes from Egypt and Jordan into Israel, some of them using drones.

Significant smuggling op. foiled, 3 Bedouins arrested

Security forces thwarted an attempt to smuggle weapons from Jordan into Israel using a drone. Three Bedouin residents of the Negev were arrested and indicted.

2.5 months after deadly attack:

Allenby Crossing to reopen to Gaza shipments

The Allenby Crossing will reopen for cargo and aid after two and a half months, following security upgrades on both sides of the border after the terror attack that killed two IDF soldiers.

Two months after attack

Netanyahu instructs reopening of Allenby Crossing

Two months after a terror attack that killed two IDF soldiers, Prime Minister Netanyahu approved reopening the Allenby Crossing for goods.

Ignoring deadly attack

EU condemns Israeli closure of Allenby Crossing

EU criticizes Israel for closing border crossing after deadly terror attack; Israel slams statement as biased, stressing aid continues and security must come first.

Failed infiltration:

IDF detains four foreign nationals near Jordanian border

IDF troops stop four foreign nationals who attempted to cross into Israel from Jordan. The incident follows a deadly attack at the Allenby Crossing that left two Israelis dead.

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.

Incident on Jordan border:

Suspects shot after crossing into Israeli territory

IDF forces open fire on several infiltrators who approached them in a threatening manner on the Jordanian border. Two infiltrators killed, the rest arrested.

IDF detains two suspects who crossed into Israel from Jordan

IDF troops launch searches after identifying footprints near the border in the Dead Sea area, detain two suspects near the border who are believed to be migrant workers.

In complex mission:

Arms smuggling ring from Jordan exposed

The ISA and Police uncovered a substantial smuggling ring from the Negev and Judea and Samaria that would smuggle large sums of weapons from Jordan to Judea and Samaria.

Netanyahu on Jordanian border:

'This is a border of peace, we'll build a stronger barrier here'

Prime Minister toured the Jordan Valley where he inspected an exhibit of the war materiel and capabilities of the units active in the sector, as well as weapons that have been seized in various operations.

Security forces confirm:

Claymore mines have reached Judea and Samaria

The mines are well-known for their use in the American military and represent a technological advancement over the improvised devices currently encountered in the hands of terrorists in Judea and Samaria.

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.

137 guns, 250 cartridges:

Largest smuggling attempt ever thwarted at Jordanian border

Forces arrested a team of four smugglers, residents of the Negev and seized two vehicles involved.

Three UN workers attempt to smuggle cocaine into Israel

Three UN workers were caught at the Israel-Jordan border with liquid cocaine disguised as perfume-making kits.

Israeli officials barred entry to Jordan - for wearing kippot

Jordanian border guards throw yarmulke belonging to member of Israeli delegation into the trash.

IDF foils smuggling of 10 guns at Jordanian border

3 arrested in bust of weapons-smuggling operation over the weekend.

Border Crossings to Jordan, Egypt, return to pre-COVID schedules

'Ministry received clear instructions: Maximum traffic for maximum people,' Transportation Min. Michaeli says.

Hundreds of Israelis stranded after Jordan closes border

Israeli travelers stuck at border after Jordan abruptly shuts frontier to entry or exit, leaving hundreds trapped.

Soldier hurt thwarting weapons smuggling at Jordanian border

IDF foils attempt to smuggle weapons across border with Jordan. Suspects arrested.

How about a Jordan enclave in the 'West Bank'?

Netanyahu Hints Eastern Border Fence Meant for ISIS

Prime Minister tours border at Arava region, says: 'We see today what happens to states that lose control of their borders.'

Israel Approves Security Fence on Jordan Border

Security Cabinet backs Netanyahu's proposal to build 30 km barrier from Eilat to planned Timna airport, as Jordan ties continue to flag.

'Serious mishap'

Are Terrorists Infiltrating the Jordanian Border?

IDF caught off guard as two people breach border in Negev and disappear into car - what is blocking new fence to stop terrorist incursions?