Jordan valley annexation

Jordan Valley sovereignty will effectively mitigate terrorism - opinion

Applying sovereignty over the Jordan Valley would be a strategic move to defeat Palestinian rejectionism and mitigate increasing terrorism.

 PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu is flanked by the writer (left) and Jordan Valley Regional Council head David Elhayani, in 2019.
Samaria Regional Council head Yossi Dagan at Sa-Nur, April 15, 2021.

West Bank settler leader: Israel must apply sovereignty to Jordan Valley

US President Donald Trump meets with Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington in March.

Trump letter authorized Israeli sovereignty in West Bank - exclusive

The results of the UN General Assembly's Second Committee vote on Palestinian sovereignty in East Jerusalem and the West Bank

156 UN nations affirm West Bank settlements, east J'lem not part of Israel


Can Pompeo replace annexation with a glass of Psagot wine?

Pompeo would be the first US Secretary of State to enter the West Bank to visit areas under Israeli control.

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo visiting Sudan, 2020.

Annexation is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. COVID-19 mustn't derail it

While understandably the coronavirus now dominates everyday life, we must continue to face our ongoing domestic and global security issues.

PALESTINIANS CLASH with soldiers during a protest against Israel’s plan to annex parts of the West Bank, near Nablus, July 2020

Jordan king warns Israel's annexation plan jeopardizes regional peace

King Abdullah, a staunch US ally, has also in recent months warned that Israeli policies along with Trump's peace plan would lead to conflict and deal a blow to Israeli-Jordanian relations.

King of Jordan Abdullah II addresses the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France January 15, 2020.

JINSA urges US support of Israeli sovereignty over the Jordan Valley

Earlier this week, Seven Republican senators called on US President Donald Trump to support Israel extending its laws to parts of the West Bank.

PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu visits the Jordan Valley community of Mevo’ot Yericho in February 2020

PA announces aid package to Palestinians in Jordan Valley

After the meeting, the Palestinians held a rally to protest the annexation plan, the second of its kind this week.

Senior Fatah official Mohammed Shtayyeh gestures during a Palestinian leadership meeting in Ramallah, in the West Bank February 20, 2019

June 26, 2020: Yes annexation; No annexation

Readers of the Jerusalem Post Magazine have their say.

Letters

Pro-Israel think tank supports annexation, has influence on Trump

Netanyahu has received mixed messages from the Trump administration over his plans, which would cover the strategic Jordan Valley

THE CREATION of a Jordan Valley free trade and industrial zone, straddling both sides of the Jordan River while servicing Israel, the Palestinians and Jordan, would make for a win-win situation for all involved, including the US.

A Jordan Valley free trade and industrial zone

Jordan is ranked among the top 10 countries as an “outsourcing destination” and among the top 10 for launching a start-up company.

THE CREATION of a Jordan Valley free trade and industrial zone, straddling both sides of the Jordan River while servicing Israel, the Palestinians and Jordan, would make for a win-win situation for all involved, including the US.

What’s the rush?

Blue and White’s leaders should pull the plug on Netanyahu’s dangerous annexation plans

Alternate Prime Minister and Defense Minister Benny Gantz is seen meeting with settler leaders.

Bracing for annexation: Will he or won’t he?

Despite international opposition, Netanyahu pledges to begin applying Israeli sovereignty in the West Bank in July

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Benny Gantz attend a meeting of the new government at the Chagall Hall in the Knesset on May 24

Full annexation would cost Israel $15 billion per year, study says

David Brodt, former Finance Ministry director-general, warns of cost of Israeli plans to annex parts of the West Bank.

EFRAT. IS it time to annex this Gush Etzion community?