Israeli Innovation

This summer marks the ten year anniversary of Israel's disastrous  war against Hezbollah.

For me the most interesting thing that has happened since is the spate of Israel innovation. From mock Arab villages filled with Israeli Arabs acting as Palestinian civilians, to technological innovations like the Trophy anti-missile system for tanks, the Arrow ABM system, and of course Iron Dome, Israel has counted on its human capital to give it an edge in the next war.

Don't kid yourself, there will be a next war.

Of course, 2014's Operation Protective edge saw Hamas did dozens of tunnels into Israeli territory. Of course, the Israelis are taking action:

According to intelligence officials, Israeli engineers are working tirelessly to develop what’s being called the “Underground Iron Dome” — a system that could detect and destroy cross-border tunnels. According to a report on Israeli Channel 2, the Israeli government has spent more than $250 million since 2004 in its efforts to thwart tunnel construction under the Gaza border.

What this could be, I have no idea.

Needless to say, the Jew is Clever.

Don't believe me? There is also this:

Since the beginning of 2016, nearly a dozen Hamas tunnels have collapsed on the Palestinians who were building them, killing at least 10 of the group’s members. While winter rains have been blamed as the culprit, the wave of collapses has led many here to wonder if Israel’s new secret weapon is already at work.

I'm serious. I think the Israelis are selling corrupted concrete or some such to Hamas. They have a sense of humor for that sort of thing.

Which is absolutely hilarious. Somewhere, General Pin Kreiger smiles.