Israel Uncovers Massive Hamas Tunnel on Gaza Border, Exposing Intelligence Gaps

The Israeli military has discovered a large tunnel shaft in Gaza, near the former Erez crossing, raising questions about how Israeli surveillance missed such preparations by Hamas for the Oct. 7 assault. The tunnel stretches over 4 kilometers, links to a network across Gaza, and is wide enough for cars to pass through. It facilitated the transit of vehicles, militants, and supplies for the attack that killed three soldiers and led to a devastating 10-week war. Israeli officials have faced criticism for failing to detect the attack earlier. The tunnel was hidden under a garage, evading detection by drones and satellite images. The military plans to destroy the tunnel and continue hunting militants hiding in others.