About the Jordan Valley
Military Control
"Benyamin Netanyahu, 2001: “Nobody said what defined military zones were. Defined military zones are security zones; as far as I…
Geography and population
The Jordan Valley forms part of the Great Rift Valley. It lies between the continents of Europe, Asia and…
Vulnerable economy
The Jordan Valley area heavily utilizes its agricultural prospects, providing 35% of the total produce distributed to the Palestinians. It…
Land grab and colonisation
Israel’s justification for occupying the Jordan Valley has always been security purposes. Thus, consecutive Israeli governments have implemented plans that…
Water rights
Since signing Oslo II Accord in 1995 between the Palestinian National Authority and Israel, the West Bank has been divided…
Health and education
The Palestinian communities in the Jordan Valley suffer from severe shortage in basic services. Most communities, especially those located in…