Israel approves plan to build separation wall along Jordan border

Israel’s Security Cabinet has approved a plan to construct a separation wall along the eastern border with Jordan, according to Israeli Army Radio.

The plan, presented by the Ministry of Defence, includes what it calls “the establishment of a multi-layered ‘defence’ system along a 425-kilometre stretch, from the southern occupied Syrian Golan Heights to the city of Eilat in the south.”

The broadcaster also reported that the project aims to strengthen Israel’s control over the Jordan Valley through the creation of settlements and military training camps.