Israel borders

Reporter’s Notebook: The threat along Syrian buffer zone is far from over for Israel

For now, there appears to be little appetite to withdraw from the buffer zone, largely because of lingering questions over whether Syria’s new president is truly capable of controlling the country.

|ByAMICHAI STEIN
The Israel Ministry of Defense’s National Mine Action Authority (INMAA) clears minefields with the assistance of sappers from 4M Defense Mine Solutions in the northern Golan Heights near the Syrian border, April 28, 2026.
Military personnel stand guard on the day of Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly's visit to the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in Rafah, Egypt, October 31, 2023.

Egypt’s dangerous pressure game against Israel - opinion

Cairo’s live-fire drills near the Israeli border come as Egypt faces economic pressure, Red Sea instability, and growing questions over President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi’s regional strategy.

|ByDR. EDY COHEN
Palestinians walk near an Israeli checkpoint, as they make their way to Al-Aqsa compound, also known to Jews as the Temple Mount, in Jerusalem's Old City, to attend the Friday prayers during the Muslim holy fasting month of Ramadan, near Qalandia, in the West Bank, March 21, 2025.

Nearly 6,000 Palestinians illegally crossed into Israel in 2025, Knesset Nat'l Security Cm'tee told

Additionally, enforcement of illegal employment was increased, with 1,183 indictments reported this year, up from 985 in 2024.

|ByTPS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
An Israeli military vehicle waits at a barrier, at the Allenby Bridge Crossing between the West Bank and Jordan, September 8, 2024.

Allenby Crossing attack highlights rising terror threat from Jordan - analysis

Israeli officials have increasing concerns over threats that have come from the Kingdom of Jordan over the last several years. The last attack only confirms the concerns.

|BySETH J. FRANTZMAN

Special report: Israel’s border communities vulnerable to infiltration

“For many years, communities under fire have not fully received the full security support they are entitled to based on their classification.”

MAY 8, 2018ByTOVAH LAZAROFF
Israeli forces are seen near a border fence between the Israeli side of the Golan Heights and Syria, November 4, 2017.

Defiance

In this dismal situation, the Jewish people and the State of Israel diplomatically owe the world nothing.

APRIL 12, 2018ByDAVID M. WEINBERG
Israeli soldiers are seen next to the border fence on the Israeli side of the Israel-Gaza border, as black smoke rises while Palestinians protest on the Gaza side of the border April 6, 2018.

Israeli official: UN peacekeepers on Golan slow to move back to Syria side

There are two key reasons Israel wants the UN peacekeepers to get back on the Syrian side of the border.

MARCH 28, 2018ByHERB KEINON
U.N. peacekeepers patrol Mount Bental, an observation post in the Golan Heights near the ceasefire line between Israel and Syria October 23, 2017.

High alert on Gaza border after string of incursions

"We will not allow a violation of Israeli sovereignty and we will use force if necessary."

MARCH 28, 2018ByANNA AHRONHEIM
A demonstrator holds a Palestinian flag as he shouts during clashes with Israeli troops, near the border with Israel in the southern Gaza Strip March 2, 2018.

Israel intercepts smuggled IDF uniforms and mercury at Gaza border

Security forces intercepted two smuggling attempts at the Kerem Shalom border crossing this week.

MARCH 13, 2018ByCHAYA EISENBERG
Confiscated uniforms at Kerem Shalom Border Crossing

Tensions in the Middle East escalate; Israel is ready to protect its borders

FEBRUARY 10, 2018BySLAVICA MILOSEVIC
The Jerusalem Post

Israel foils smuggling of explosive materials to Gaza in medical crates

Israeli authorities regular foil smuggling attempts at crossings into Hamas-run Gaza Strip

FEBRUARY 4, 2018ByANNA AHRONHEIM
Explosive materials discovered inside crates of medical supplies at the Kerem Shalom Crossing into the Gaza Strip

IDF Chief of Staff Eisenkot warns of 'explosive' fronts surrounding Israel

Eisenkot made the comments at the annual Chief of Staff award for outstanding IDF units.

DECEMBER 26, 2017ByANNA AHRONHEIM
Israeli forces are seen near a border fence between the Israeli side of the Golan Heights and Syria, November 4, 2017.

Behind The Lines: Who is Qais al-Khazali, and why should you care?

Iraqi Shi’a militia leader visits the Israel-Lebanon border

DECEMBER 15, 2017ByJONATHAN SPYER
QAIS AL-KHAZALI, leader of the Iran-supported force Asaib Ahl al-Haq, speaks during a celebration of final victory over Islamic State, at the Wadi al-Salam cemetery in Najaf, Iraq.

Liberman accuses Finance Ministry of blocking funding for northern defense

IDF believes Hezbollah will try to infiltrate Israeli community in next war

NOVEMBER 14, 2017ByANNA AHRONHEIM
Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman addresses a meeting of local officials in Haifa.