Israel borders

Israel's border with Jordan vulnerable to terror infiltration, weapons smuggling, locals fear

Central Arava Regional Council Head Meir Tzur pointed out the vulnerability presented by the current wire-fence setup, saying, "Any citizen can cross, they don't even have to jump."

JULY 14, 2026|ByTZVI JASPER

View of the Israel–Jordan border along the Yarmouk River in the Golan Heights, March 16, 2026.

IDF operates in the buffer zone between Israel and Syria on December 13, 2024.

From Sinai to the Golan: How Israel’s borders are shifting today - opinion

Israel, like all UN member states, is a signatory to a declaration stating that it will refrain from going to war unless faced with an immediate and clear danger.

JULY 5, 2026|ByGIDEON BIGER

The Israel Ministry of Defense’s National Mine Action Authority (INMAA) clears minefields with the assistance of sappers from 4M Defense Mine Solutions in the northern Golan Heights near the Syrian border, April 28, 2026.

Reporter’s Notebook: The threat along Syrian buffer zone is far from over for Israel

For now, there appears to be little appetite to withdraw from the buffer zone, largely because of lingering questions over whether Syria’s new president is truly capable of controlling the country.

JULY 2, 2026|ByAMICHAI STEIN

Military personnel stand guard on the day of Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly's visit to the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in Rafah, Egypt, October 31, 2023.

Egypt’s dangerous pressure game against Israel - opinion

Cairo’s live-fire drills near the Israeli border come as Egypt faces economic pressure, Red Sea instability, and growing questions over President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi’s regional strategy.

APRIL 28, 2026|ByDR. EDY COHEN

Head of Leumi's Banking Division: 'We have provided continuous service throughout war'

The Head of Bank Leumi’s Banking Division spoke on steadfast support for citizens and businesses of southern Israel, who were hit hardest by Hamas's October 7 attacks.

MARCH 26, 2024ByLIOR NOVIK

Eyal Ben-Haim, Head of Bank Leumi’s Banking Division, speaking at the Maariv Economic Conference.

Checkpoints in Israel face criticism, but checkpoints abroad don't receive such - opinion

Just like the security checkpoints that you find at every American airport, the purpose of the Israeli checkpoints is to deter and catch terrorists.

JANUARY 6, 2024ByMOSHE PHILLIPS

Police and security personnel at the scene of a stabbing attack at a checkpoint, near Jerusalem, December 28, 2023

Israel's comptroller finds security gaps in wake of October 7 massacre

State Comptroller Mananyahu Engleman tours border fences in the north, south, and in the Jerusalem area, highlighting gaps in the security barrier, and in the nation's security.

DECEMBER 13, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF