New Division Bolsters Israel's Defenses Against Iran and Hezbollah

The Israel Defense Forces have established a new division, the 96th Division, to secure the Jordan Valley border, as part of efforts to implement lessons learned from the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack. The division, which began operating in June 2025, will oversee existing brigades and battalions in the valley and coordinate their response to emerging threats. The IDF is also refurbishing 1970s-era outposts to bolster border security, as reported by Breaking Defense.