The Israeli army is bolstering its forces along the eastern border with Jordan, following a spike in infiltration attempts, weapons smuggling, and growing fears of a potential invasion by terror groups operating along the strategic frontier.

According to Hebrew-language media reports, the IDF has developed and deployed a new division specifically tasked with patrolling a large stretch of the border in the Dead Sea region.

“There was hope the threats would diminish, but since the motivation [to attack Israel] remains unchanged, we must be better prepared for challenges from the eastern arena — including Iraqi militias, Houthi forces, and weapons transfers,” a senior military official told Mako.