Hurkania Valley Training Camp

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417th 'Jordan Valley' (Territorial Brigade)

The Jordan Valley Division was formed from the Paratroopers Brigade reserves 80 on 3 November of 1967 after the Six Day War , the first commander (in parallel) was Rafael Eitan . With the formation of the new border - Jordan River - was necessary to protect the eastern border of Israel from intrusions by terrorists and hostile territory of Jordan . "Country pursuits" was the name given to this land as a result of multiple intrusions of Jordan's territory and chasing the IDF conducted to capture the terrorist cells.

In July 1970 the Jordanian army decided to act with a strong hand against the militias. 17 caught 16 in the north valley. 40 turned themselves in the army, fear of the Jordanian army. Ever since September 1972 in the Jordan Valley was not even a serious incident.