Israel Fortifies Jordan Border With New Wall and 45 Bases After Oct. 7 Attack
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Updated · Fox News · Jul 6
Israel Fortifies Jordan Border With New Wall and 45 Bases After Oct. 7 Attack
1 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jul 6
Summary
Israel has built a new wall, reactivated 45 dormant bases and expanded reservist forces along the Jordan border, folding the effort into Division 96 after Hamas' Oct. 7, 2023 assault.
Division 96 now patrols about 242.3 miles of frontier and has blocked more than 20 weapons and narcotics smuggling attempts this year, as Israeli officials warn Iran sees the long-quiet border as a strategic opening.
The new system uses three layers—forward outposts, the wall and rear bases with bunkers—and officials said the fortifications were redesigned using lessons from Oct. 7 and recent Iranian missile fire into the Jordan Valley.
Israel says the Jordan frontier remains a peace border under the 1994 treaty, but the buildup reflects fears that regional ceasefire fragility and Iranian efforts to destabilize Jordan could open another front.
With 45 bases reactivated, is Israel securing its border or cementing permanent military control over the West Bank?
Is Israel's new border wall a defense against Iran or a tool for displacing Palestinians in the West Bank?
Caught between Iran and Israel, can Jordan survive as a stable partner while its US alliance makes it a target?
Israel’s 2026 Eastern Border Overhaul: Military Expansion, Smart Tech, and the Post-Iran War Landscape
Overview
In July 2026, Israel began a major shift in its military strategy along the eastern border with Jordan. This change started with decisions by the Israel Defense Forces in mid-2025 to overhaul their posture. The IDF reactivated old military infrastructure and created new operational units, including reviving an armored brigade and forming a new infantry brigade. These units became part of a new division, such as the 96th 'Gilad' Division, focused on the eastern sector. Alongside these changes, Israel invested heavily in advanced border fortifications and new technologies to strengthen security and rapid response capabilities.