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Lennox Kalifungwa

Israel Plans Security Barrier Along Jordan Border To Counter Iranian Threat

Israel's Defence minister Yoav Galant speaks during a parliament (Knesset) meeting in Jerusalem on July 10, 2023. Local media suggested Gallant's remarks on erecting a security barrier along the Jordanian border were connected to an incident that took place last week, details of which have been barred from publication.MENAHEM KAHANA/AFP VIA GETTY IMAGES.

JERUSALEM — The Israeli government will build a security barrier along the country’s eastern border with Jordan in an attempt to thwart Iranian efforts to stir up violence, Army Radio reported on Monday.

During a closed meeting of the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant reportedly told lawmakers that the Israel Defense Forces has noticed an increase in Tehran’s involvement in transferring arms and know-how into Judea and Samaria.

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