"Israel's Discovery of Massive Tunnel Near Gaza Border Sparks Concerns over Pre-War Intel"

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 attack. The tunnel stretches over four kilometers, connects 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. The breach triggered a devastating war that has claimed over 18,000 lives. Israeli officials have faced criticism for failing to detect the attack, but the military says 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.