"Israeli Army Uncovers Largest-Ever Hamas Tunnel, Raising Questions on Intelligence Failures"

The discovery of a major Hamas tunnel shaft in Gaza, located just a few hundred meters from the heavily fortified Erez crossing and an Israeli military base, has raised questions about Israeli intelligence failures. The tunnel stretches over four kilometers, connects to a network across Gaza, and is wide enough for vehicles to pass through. It facilitated the transit of militants, vehicles, and supplies for the Oct. 7 attack that breached Israel's security defenses, resulting in the deaths of three soldiers and the kidnapping of others. The attack triggered a devastating war, and Israel's military and intelligence officials have faced criticism for failing to detect it. The tunnel was hidden under a garage, making it difficult to detect by drones and satellite images. The Israeli military plans to destroy the tunnel and continue hunting militants hiding in others.