Preventing Tunnel Construction: Technological, Architectural, and Policy Solutions in Conflict Zones

Introduction

Tunnel construction in conflict zones presents a critical security challenge, particularly in regions where underground passageways are exploited for smuggling, terrorism, and circumventing border controls. These tunnels undermine national security, threaten infrastructure stability, and complicate urban planning efforts, making their detection and prevention a priority for both military and civilian authorities. Nowhere is this issue more pronounced than in Israel, where subterranean...