ALBAWABA - According to Israeli media, Israel's military strategy has changed in a big way. After decades of relative calm, the eastern border with Jordan is now getting more attention.
Ynet says that the Israeli army has started a large-scale project to fix up abandoned fortifications and defensive positions along the border with Jordan. This shows that Israel's security establishment is becoming more worried about new threats in the region and the possibility of a new conflict zone.
According to the report, these steps bring back defense ideas from the 1960s and 1970s. They are based on worries that the border with Jordan could become what Israeli planners call a "vulnerable flank." The border has been thought to be stable for a long time, but new reports from Israel suggest it may no longer be safe from instability in the area, according to Aljazeera.
Example of a "War of Tomorrow"
According to Ynet, the current plans are based on what Israel's Central Command calls the "War of Tomorrow," which is a security situation. This scenario includes the chance of coordinated mass infiltration attempts by Iranian-backed militias, Palestinians, and other armed groups, which could happen at the same time as things getting worse in the West Bank.
Officials in Israel think that this could put a strain on the army's skills since it is already fighting in several places, such as Gaza and Lebanon.
Better surveillance and defenses
According to Al Jazeera,Israel is putting in high-tech monitoring equipment like radar towers and high-resolution cameras in old bunkers and trenches that have been abandoned for a long time as part of the plan. The story also talks about a project that will improve about 80 kilometers of border fencing for a price of about one billion shekels. This will include building earth barriers and facilities for logistics.
Concerns about labor and smuggling
Because of a lack of soldiers, the Israeli army has created a new section made up of older volunteers who will be sent out quickly. But there are still problems to solve before we can be fully ready.
The study also says that there was a big increase in crossing borders illegally, with more weapons being seized and more drug trafficking attempts in 2025. People are getting more worried about drones because they might be used to carry weapons or explosives.
Even with these changes, Ynet said that Israel and Jordan are still working well together on security, with help from the US. Still, Israel has started turning nearby military bases into fortified positions. This shows what the study calls a major change in how Israel deals with its eastern border.
