"Israeli Technology Tested as Hamas Threatens Retaliation"

The recent attacks by Hamas on Israel have exposed significant failures in Israel's highly regarded security technology, including the $1 billion security barrier on the Gaza border, the Iron Dome missile defense system, and the surveillance system. The attacks have prompted a shocked reconsideration of Israel's technical sophistication and have raised questions about the effectiveness of its defense technology. The unexpected sophistication of Hamas and their ability to evade Israeli surveillance and overwhelm their technology has sent shockwaves through the defense establishments in Washington and Europe. The attack has also highlighted the limitations of Israel's high-tech economy and the need for a balance between technology and human intelligence in addressing security challenges.
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