Israeli army builds new barrier in the West Bank
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- Israeli soldiers are building a barrier near the Jordanian border, cutting off Palestinian farmers from their land.
- The wall is apparently also intended to completely colonize the Jordan Valley.
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Why It Matters
The West Bank was once an agricultural area known as Palestine's breadbasket. Today, the Israeli army is building fences that restrict access to farmland.
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Settlement policy in the West Bank This used to be Palestine's breadbasket, but now Israel's army is building another barrier
Israeli soldiers are building a barrier near the border with Jordan, cutting off Palestinian farmers from their land. On site it becomes clear: The wall is apparently also intended to completely colonize the Jordan Valley.
Thore Schröder reports from Tammun and Atef (photos by Nicolas Cortes)
September 6, 2026, 5:29 p.m
Open Questions
- How long is the newly built barrier wall exactly?
- What official justification has the Israeli army given for the construction?
- What is the official reaction of the Palestinian population to this measure?
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This article was originally published by Spiegel Ausland.
