First New Moshav in Jordan Valley in Two Decades

Agricultural community Btaron inaugurated in the Jordan Valley under a settlement initiative

A new agricultural moshav named Btaron was recently established in the Jordan Valley, the first of its kind in the region in over twenty years. According to the report, roughly 20 families have already moved onto the land and begun initial community organization. The project is being advanced with the 'Hashomer Hachadash' organization, part of a broader effort described as 'Otef Israel' aimed at strengthening settlement in border areas. Those involved noted that events since October 2023 reinforced the view that settlement along border regions is a key security consideration.

What this means for land buyers

The establishment of a new community in the Jordan Valley may signal further land opportunities in the area for families interested in settlement and self-building. Official tenders and planning approvals should be monitored to assess the practical scope of this development.

Further reading

• Self-build: stages, costs and pitfalls
• Renewal of land settlement in Judea & Samaria
• Interactive map