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Netanyahu Inspects Massive Border Barrier Under Construction With Jordan

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the new barrier being built along Israel's eastern border with Jordan, describing it as a "huge obstacle" designed to enhance national security. Accompanied by Defense Minister Israel Katz and IDF commanders, Netanyahu stated the barrier, stretching from the Yarmouk River to Eilat, is part of a comprehensive defense plan. He conveyed a message to Israel's enemies not to test the country's defenses, while Katz emphasized the barrier complements an offensive security policy. The report also touches on a separate political proposal regarding Jordan's role in the West Bank.

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu inspected a new "huge obstacle" barrier being built along Israel's eastern border with Jordan.
The barrier extends from the Yarmouk River to Eilat and is intended to bolster national security.
Netanyahu stated the barrier is part of a comprehensive defense plan including anti-drone capabilities.
He sent a message to Israel's enemies, warning them "Don't test us."
Defense Minister Israel Katz highlighted the barrier complements an offensive security policy.
The article briefly mentions a political proposal for Jordan to manage parts of the West Bank.

Netanyahu Inspects Massive Border Barrier Under Construction With Jordan — Editorial illustration generated by baba News, not a photograph of the event.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the new barrier being constructed along the Jordanian border on Thursday, accompanied by Defense Minister Israel Katz and senior IDF officers. During the visit near Kibbutz Masada in the Jordan Valley, Netanyahu received a briefing on efforts to enhance security along the eastern border. He described the barrier as a "huge obstacle" stretching from the Yarmouk River to Eilat, intended to supplement existing security measures in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza.

Netanyahu emphasized that the barrier is part of a comprehensive security plan that includes advanced anti-drone capabilities and a significant mobilization of military and reserve forces. "We are surrounding the State of Israel with a huge obstacle," he stated, "but it is not alone. There are forces here, there is a work plan, plans against drones, I will not elaborate. Just maximum defense so we can protect the citizens of Israel and not let anyone even think of invading the State of Israel."

He concluded by sending a message to Israel's enemies: "Don't test us." Defense Minister Israel Katz added that the barrier is an important component of Israel's defense strategy, but stressed that it complements an "initiative offensive policy" led by Netanyahu. Katz highlighted the importance of proactive offense against threats from Iran and closer proximity, alongside strong defense for Israeli citizens.

The article also briefly mentions a separate proposal by Avigdor Lieberman suggesting Jordan should assume security and administrative responsibility for Areas A and B in the West Bank, a proposal Netanyahu reportedly criticized.