ALBAWABA- Israeli Defense Minister Yisrael Katz announced plans to expedite the construction of a separation fence along Israel’s eastern border with Jordan, citing heightened security concerns.
Speaking on Monday, Katz emphasized that work on the fence would begin swiftly as part of a broader strategy to reinforce Israel's border defenses.
Katz accused Iran of supporting hostile activities in the West Bank and called on the Israeli military to intensify operations in the area to counter perceived threats.
The push for the border fence follows recent security incidents, including the September 8 attack at the Allenby Bridge, where three Israelis and the Jordanian attacker, Maher Al-Jazi, were killed.
Another incident on October 18 near the Dead Sea left two Israelis injured and resulted in the deaths of two Jordanian attackers, Hossam Abu Ghazaleh and Amer Qawas.
Earlier in September, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu revealed intentions to build a fence along the Jordanian border, similar to the one on the Egyptian border. Shortly after, reports indicated that Israeli forces began digging trenches along the border.
The 335-kilometer Jordan-Israel border, which includes 97 kilometers shared with the West Bank, features three crossings: Sheikh Hussein (Jordan River), King Hussein (Allenby) Bridge, and Wadi Araba (Yitzhak Rabin).
These crossings operate regularly but are occasionally closed during heightened security situations, such as the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
