Border Police Discover, Seal Tunnel Hidden in Ancient Cistern Near Jerusalem
Border Police forces discovered and sealed a tunnel dug in the Palestinian village of Al-Jib, near the separation barrier and the Israeli settlements of Givon and Givat Ze'ev. The tunnel's entrance was concealed within an ancient cistern to hide the excavation work. The discovery was made on August 28th, prompting a focused operational and intelligence effort by the Jerusalem Envelope Border Police.
During the operation, a suspect was arrested carrying digging tools. An examination revealed the tunnel was in an advanced stage of excavation, though its length, depth, and purpose were not disclosed by the police. An archaeological survey of the site confirmed that the diggers had utilized an ancient cistern to camouflage the entrance and their activities.
On the evening prior to the report, soldiers from the Northern Battalion of the Jerusalem Envelope Border Police, in cooperation with IDF forces, completed the sealing of the tunnel. Police stated that security forces will continue to locate and thwart suspicious infrastructure near the separation barrier to ensure the safety of residents in the area.
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