For the “Metatron” project – a large-scale fortification system running along the entire length of Israel’s internationally recognized borders – ecological safety and biological sustainability are of key importance, both from the perspective of sustainable development and to prevent opposition from environmental organizations. Below is a comprehensive action plan, grouped by thematic areas.

Wildlife Corridors and Preservation of Animal Migration

• Ecoducts (Green Bridges)
  • It is planned to construct wildlife overpasses (ecoducts) across the wall and adjacent infrastructure at key points of animal migration.
  • Each ecoduct will include vegetation cover, noise barriers, monitoring cameras, and motion detectors.
• Underground Tunnels for Small and Medium-Sized Animals
  • Special underground corridors, integrated into the drainage and technical infrastructure systems, will allow small fauna to cross safely.
• Consideration of Seasonal Migration Routes
  • Using data provided by the Israel Nature and Parks Authority (INPA) and international organizations, an ecological migration map will be developed to identify mandatory interruption points along the wall or sections requiring environmentally adapted design.

Minimizing Environmental Impact

• Green Engineering
  • The use of bioengineering slope stabilization techniques (such as geogrids with grass planting) will be mandatory.
  • The façade of the wall in non-military areas will be clad with stone or green vegetation (climbing plants, moss, artificial niches for birds and bats).
• Energy and Technology
  • Solar panels and wind turbines will be utilized to provide an autonomous power supply for engineering systems.
  • Nighttime lighting will be minimized through the use of infrared surveillance, thereby avoiding light pollution and disorientation of wildlife.
• Waste Management
  • A comprehensive environmental management system will be implemented across all construction activities, including waste sorting, emission control, and the use of recycled materials.

Environmental Monitoring and Cooperation with Non-Profit Organizations

• Establishment of an Independent Environmental Oversight Council
  • An independent council will be created, comprising representatives from the Israel Nature and Parks Authority (INPA), the Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel (SPNI), universities, and international organizations such as WWF International.
• Continuous Ecosystem Monitoring
  • A network of environmental monitoring stations will be established along the entire length of the wall to track wildlife populations, soil quality, water quality, and noise levels.
• Transparency and Accountability
  • Regular environmental reports, open access to monitoring data, and public consultations with local communities and NGOs will be conducted.

Compensatory Measures and Sustainable Development

• Environmental Restoration
  • For every disturbed area, an equivalent area will be designated for compensatory reforestation, tree planting, and restoration of natural habitats.
• Support for Biological Research
  • Funding will be allocated for environmental research and development activities, including studies on migration, biodiversity, and the adaptation of fauna to fortification systems.

Preventive Engagement with Society and Non-Profit Organizations

• Interaction Strategy
  • Public hearings, project presentations, and field visits involving environmental activists will be organized.
  • Memorandums of cooperation will be signed with leading environmental organizations.
• Extensive Information Campaign
  • An interactive website will be developed, providing real-time environmental data, visualizations of wildlife crossings, and photo and video monitoring.
  • Media publications will emphasize the balance between security needs and environmental preservation.

Security of Ecoducts

Ecoducts are an essential element of the ecological safety of the “Metatron” project, but may represent a vulnerability if not properly protected. Below are the key principles for the integrated security system for ecoducts, ensuring their ecological function while preventing unauthorized human use.

Architectural and Engineering Design

Architectural and engineering design will focus on creating ecoducts with profiles and barriers that ensure free movement of animals while making human crossing physically impossible or extremely difficult.

• Bridge Form: Wide, Gentle Ecoducts with Full Visibility and Integrated Security Measures
  • Ecoducts will be designed as wide, gently sloping green bridges with natural landscaping to ensure comfortable and safe passage for wildlife.
  • Security measures will be discreetly integrated into the design through monitoring systems, multi-sensor detection, and natural barriers that hinder human movement without impeding animal migration.
  • The geometry of the ecoduct will be planned to maintain full visibility for surveillance systems while preserving the natural appearance of the passage.
• Use of Natural Barriers Without Creating Cover
  • Natural barriers will be placed at the approaches to the ecoducts, including isolated large boulders, bands of thorny shrubs, and slopes with difficult terrain.
  • These features will be designed to hinder rapid human movement without creating hiding places and without reducing visibility for surveillance systems.
• Multi-Level Movement Structure with Full Surveillance Control
  • Animal movement across the ecoducts will be organized through controlled curves (“serpentine paths”), with the entire area maintained under continuous visual and sensor surveillance.
  • Each curve will be covered by multiple cameras and sensors to eliminate blind spots and ensure the immediate detection of unauthorized activity.

Surveillance and Alert Technologies

• Movement Monitoring
  • Infrared and thermal imaging cameras will be deployed to detect large objects such as humans or vehicles.
  • Line-crossing laser sensors, combined with thermal imagers and seismic sensors, will allow the rapid identification of objects exceeding a predetermined size or weight threshold (e.g., over 30 kg), triggering an alert to security services in case of suspicious activity.
• Artificial Intelligence and Analytics
  • Automated contour recognition systems (animal/human) will be implemented, using neural networks trained on biological behavioral patterns.
  • Immediate notification will be sent to military or security forces in the event of abnormal activity.

Physical Isolation and Restrictions

• Semi-Subterranean Controlled Approaches
  • Approaches to the ecoducts from the Palestinian side will be designed as elongated, indirect paths without direct exits to the ecoduct.
  • These configurations will slow human movement, complicate navigation, and increase exposure time to surveillance.
  • Hidden observation posts will be positioned along the approaches for constant visual monitoring.
• Concealed Physical Barriers with Selective Access
  • Concealed barriers will be installed at the approaches, designed to allow animal passage while preventing human access.
  • These barriers will consist of narrow vertical openings (20–30 cm wide), permitting the free passage of wildlife but physically obstructing humans.
  • The barriers will be seamlessly integrated into the natural landscape.
• Electronic Gates with Seasonal Operation
  • In high-risk zones, automated electronic gates will be installed.
  • These gates will remain closed during non-migration periods to prevent unauthorized access, but will open during designated seasonal migration periods to ensure safe animal passage.
  • Gate operations will be remotely managed through the integrated surveillance system.

Integration with the Overall Security System

• Drones and Aerial Surveillance
  • Continuous drone patrols equipped with artificial intelligence will monitor the ecoducts, especially during nighttime hours.
• Access Zoning
  • Ecoducts will be located in areas where the wall is additionally fortified and will necessarily be positioned adjacent to closed observation posts operated by the IDF.

Legal and Psychological Deterrence

• Signage and Warnings
  • Ecoduct areas will be marked as zones under total video surveillance, with warnings about the possibility of engagement in the event of unauthorized crossing.
• Legal Consequences
  • Violations involving attempts to cross through wildlife passages will be classified as aggravating circumstances, analogous to trespassing into a military installation.

Environmental Security and Wall Impenetrability: Joint Planning

Overall, ecoducts must be ecologically effective while being logistically impassable for humans. The guiding principle: 

“Freedom for animals – a barrier for humans”

The integration of environmental sustainability requirements with the security and impenetrability objectives of the wall demands thorough and comprehensive planning. To achieve the optimal solution, collaborative work will be organized with leading defense companies (Rafael, Elbit Systems, Israel Aerospace Industries), environmental organizations (Israel Nature and Parks Authority, Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel, WWF International), and research institutes (Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Weizmann Institute of Science, Tel Aviv University).

All finalized decisions will be incorporated into the official project documentation of the “Metatron” complex.