This page is subject to the extended confirmed restriction related to the Arab-Israeli conflict.The anti-tunnel barrier along the Gaza–Israel border (sometimes referred to as the smart wall on the Israel–Gaza border)[1][2][3] is an underground slurry wall constructed by Israel along the entire 40-kilometer (25 mi) length of the Gaza–Israel border to prevent infiltration into Israel by digging tunnels under the Gaza–Israel barrier.
The project includes excavation to classified depths, and the construction of thick concrete walls combined with sensors and alarm devices.
On 25 June 2006, Palestinians used an 800-metre tunnel dug over a period of months to infiltrate Israel.
[13] The anti-tunnel barrier was constructed in response to the large number of tunnels being dug by Hamas, which could only be of use for infiltration by militants.
[15] In October 2020, sensors in the underground structure identified a Hamas tunnel.