The Return of the Jordan Valley

American Withdrawal and the Future of Israeli Security

America’s withdrawal from the Middle East validates the long-standing Israeli view that it must not rely on external guarantees, but rather do what’s necessary to defend itself, by itself. Israel’s former UN Ambassador makes the case for the incorporation of the Jordan Valley.

Dore Gold is the president of the Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs. Previously, he served as the Director-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the State of Israel as well as the Ambassador of Israel to the United Nations.