The Blogs: Dear Israelis, we must not forget the peace between our countries | Farah Bdour

Jordanian columnist Farah Bdour argues that the 1994 peace treaty between Jordan and Israel, which has survived the October 7 attack, remains a vital strategic asset. She warns that Israel's post-October 7 security approach risks undermining security cooperation if political relations continue to deteriorate, and calls for both governments to actively protect the relationship.

Jordanian columnist Farah Bdour argues that the 1994 peace treaty between Jordan and Israel, which has survived the October 7 attack and its aftermath, remains a vital strategic asset for both countries. She warns that deteriorating political and social relations risk undermining the security cooperation that has kept the border quiet for decades. Bdour notes that Israel began construction of a new security barrier along the Jordanian border in December 2025, and that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the border on October 15, 2026, describing the barrier as part of a broader effort to strengthen defenses. She cautions that physical defenses cannot replace the cooperation that has helped maintain stability, and that if security cooperation weakens, the treaty could remain formally intact while losing its practical substance. The piece argues that Israel's post-October 7 security approach should not dismiss diplomacy as a tool, and that both governments must actively protect the relationship. The framing relies on reasoned argumentation without emotional vocabulary or procedural sourcing.