Israel Accelerates Border Demining with Jordan for New Wall Construction

Israel's Ministry of Defense has intensified mine removal efforts along its border with Jordan, a move designed to speed up the construction of a new security wall. The ministry announced that extensive areas in the eastern region are undergoing demining to facilitate the expansion of the security barrier, which is already being built along dozens of kilometers.

Around 200 vehicles from the ministry are actively working near the border to clear mines that Israel originally planted in the late 1960s. The ministry declined to specify the exact locations of these operations, citing the border's high security sensitivity. The work is being conducted in constant coordination with security agencies and in response to evolving operational realities.

The project to construct a fence along the 309-kilometer border between Jordan and Israel was approved in November 2024 by Defense Minister Israel Katz. At the time, Katz stated the barrier was necessary to counter Iran's alleged efforts to establish an "eastern front" with Israel through arms smuggling into the West Bank.

The border region is considered highly sensitive, and the demining operations are proceeding with careful consideration of the security landscape. The construction of the wall is seen as a critical measure to enhance Israel's national security against perceived threats.