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The Fall of Israel’s Billion-Dollar Defense Barrier

In the wake of Hamas' attack on Israel, questions have arisen regarding the failure of Israel's high-tech Gaza border defenses, which were thought to be impenetrable.

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  • October 27, 2023
NETIV HAASARA, ISRAEL - FEBRUARY 13, 2023: Concrete fence and observation post on the border with the Gaza Strip from the side of kibbutz Netiv HaAsara
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In the wake of Hamas’ attack on Israel, questions have arisen regarding the failure of Israel’s high-tech Gaza border defenses, which were thought to be impenetrable. Despite investing over $1.1 billion USD in a sophisticated barrier system, the defenses were quickly breached by Hamas, resulting in significant casualties. Critics argue that an overreliance on technology and underestimation of their adversary, combined with human error and a series of tactical missteps, contributed to the defense’s downfall.
  

Key Points: 

  1. Israel’s high-tech Gaza border, which cost over $1.1 billion USD, was believed to be an impenetrable defense against attacks.
  2. On the day of the attack, Hamas used drones to disable communication towers, paragliders to fly over the fence, and rapidly overwhelmed 23 high-tech observation posts.
  3. Over 1,400 Israelis were killed as a result of the breach.
  4. Human error, including missed signals and a shift change during the attack, played a significant role in the defense’s failure.
  5. Critics within the IDF had previously warned that over-reliance on the fence could degrade the military’s overall readiness and create a false sense of security.

 

Source: https://theupheaval.substack.com/p/hard-lessons-from-israels-high-tech 

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