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The gate of Eden: In Israel’s Valley of Springs, ancient history offers a new journey of healing

From shepherding at dawn to dining among Roman ruins, discover the springs, flavors, and history of Israel’s Emek Hama’ayanot.

Kama's pool and waterfall. Shaped by founder Khen Shalem’s childhood on nearby Kibbutz Nir David, Kama’s pool is fed by a stone aqueduct whose waterfall wraps the whole village in a steady white noise that slows the mind and calms the body.
Jordan occupies a critical position between Israel, Iraq and Syria, making the kingdom an important buffer against weapons smuggling, militant infiltration and Iranian efforts to expand its regional influence.PremiumPremium

The buffer holding Israel's longest border together is getting thinner - opinion

Magen David Adom vehicles.

Three children killed in separate fatal accidents across Israel over one day

Israeli authorities carry out searches after a boat capsized in the Jordan River on Sunday, leading to the death of an Israeli child, August 9, 2026

Twelve-year-old Israeli killed after boat capsizes on Jordan River


Is the Sea of Galilee's recent water level rise dangerous?

While rising water levels is monumental, Israel turns to desalination as its source for drinking water, and the lake’s water quality has taken the forefront of environmental concerns.

People enjoy and bath in the Sea of Galilee (Kinneret) next to the city of Tiberias on June 23, 2015.

Mine-free River Jordan shrine ends 50 year wait for Epiphany

Israeli de-mining efforts began in 2018 and included support from the Halo Trust, a Scottish-based mine clearance group.

Worshippers attend a mass at the Franciscan Church that was reopened after landmines were removed at the Qasr el-Yahud site, near Jericho, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, January 10, 2021.

Israeli kayakists take advantage of coronavirus lockdown to clean river

The three used kayaks and diving suits from their work to remove hundreds of glass and plastic bottles from the stream, in addition to plastic bags, chairs, speakers and even tables.

Kayaking on the Jordan River with Abu-Kayak

Meet the people who fished on the Jordan River 20,000 years ago

A crucial aspect that characterizes Dureijat is that it was used for such a long time, albeit not in a continuous way

Epipaleolithic site of Jordan River Dureijat

An Arab Palestinian homeland - The Jordanian option

Defining Arab Palestinian nationalism prior to Israel’s establishment in 1948 would have been difficult, since the term “Palestinian” generally referred to Jews.

Jordan’s King Abdullah meets Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas at the Royal Palace in Amman on March 12, 2018

20,000 pilgrims flock to Jesus’ baptismal site on Jordan River

Qasr al-Yahud (“the Castle of the Jews”) is located in the West Bank about 40 km. east of Jerusalem, on the border with Jordan. It is one of the holiest sites in the Christian world.

20,000 pilgrims flock to Jesus’s baptismal site on Jordan River (January 2020)

U.S. Christian hip hop artist Lecrae baptized in Jordan River

“Can’t be baptized in the Jordan River and make the same old music. This new album is gonna be special.”

Lecrae performing at the Phoenix Concert Theatre on December 3, 2017.

Israel clears landmines from seven monasteries by Jesus’ Baptismal site

“Now this is a border of peace,” INMAA director Marcel Aviv told reporters as he stood on a small hilltop overlooking the monasteries and described the project to reporters.

The abandoned Ethiopian Monastery by Jesus' baptismal site in the Jordan Valley

Israel seeks early re-tender of mining rights to shore up Dead Sea

Up to now, the Israeli government has rarely intervened in the operations of the biggest extractor: the Dead Sea Works. That is about to change.

A general view shows Dead Sea Works factory at the Dead Sea, Israel July 17, 2018

Can climate change bring Israel and Jordan closer together?

If Israel and Jordan do decide to further their trading relationship, the two countries will have much to benefit.

WHO WILL patrol the Jordan Valley