Breaking Update
Israel Demolishes 1960s-Era Minefields Along Jordan Border
Israel demolishes 500 anti-tank mines from the 1960s along the Jordan border as part of a $1.7 billion, 500 km security barrier project.
Jerusalem, 7 January, 2026 (TPS-IL) — Israel carried out a controlled demolition of three minefields along its border with Jordan as part of the building of a security barrier, the Defense Ministry said on Wednesday. The operation destroyed around 500 old anti-tank mines laid in the area in the late 1960s.
The barrier project spans roughly 500 km from the southern Golan Heights to the Samar Sands north of Eilat. The $1.7 billion initiative includes a multi-layered system of fences, radars, cameras, and advanced IT capabilities.
