JORDAN VALLEY: After Hamas’ terrorist invasion of Israel’s southern border on Oct.7, 2023, the Jewish state created the 96th army division to thwart new security threats along its border with Jordan.The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) granted Fox News Digital exclusive access to military bases that are on the frontlines in the fight against Iran’s regime, terrorism, narcotics and weapons smuggling, as well as illegal entry of Palestinians seeking work in Israel.While the "Jordanian border is a peace border," an IDF spokesperson told Fox News Digital, "There is a strategic competition over Jordan.
The other side [Iran’s regime] understands it is a peaceful border and a strategic advantage for any of our enemies who want to be there." Jordan and Israel reached a peace agreement in 1994.JORDAN REMAINS ‘LAST HOLDOUT’ AS IRAN LOOKS TO CREATE NEW ‘TERROR FRONT' ON ISRAELI BORDERView from an IDF military watchtower overlooking Jordan.(Benjamin Weinthal for Fox News Digital)The longevity of Mideast peace is at stake in the oppressive heat of the biblically rich history of the Jordan Valley, where Joshua led the Jews into Israel.The Jordan Valley frequently appears in Scripture.
John the Baptist led his ministry and baptisms, including Jesus’, in the Valley."Tourists come to explore it [Jordan Valley region]," said the military official.
As a result of the origins of Christianity and Judaism, the Jordan Valley has been labeled the "Original Bible Belt."During Israel’s seven-front war against Iran and its allies, Fox News Digital reported that the regime and Hamas sought to destabilize Jordan, according to Mideast experts.US ALLY JORDAN ROCKED BY PRO-HAMAS, MUSLIM BROTHERHOOD PROTESTS OVER GAZA WARAn IDF soldier with seized illegal narcotics in the Jordan Valley.(IDF)Israel's army seized modern handguns and ammunition in the Jordan Valley.
(IDF)In 2024, Jordan experienced protests in support of the Hamas terrorist organization.After Hamas slaughtered over 1,...