Sourced fact
The News
According to The Times of Israel, the Israeli military leadership accused the Israeli police of making "irresponsible statements" following the police's announcement of discovering a tunnel entry in the West Bank. After examining two shafts that are 12 meters deep, the army stated that the tunnel route is "ruled out" as it is far from the security barrier and does not contain any weapons.
Analysis & context
Analysis & Context
Analytically, this confrontation between the army and the police is part of the ongoing tension over control of security information in Israel. In the broader context, this event reflects the continuous struggle between Israel and Palestinians over control of land and borders in the West Bank.
