: The road’s path is blocked by a hill that houses two critical things: ancient archaeological ruins and a Palestinian family living there in hiding. While the typical engineering solution would be to level the hill, Zvi and Asael propose a tunnel —a physical structure that allows for the road's progress while preserving the family’s sanctuary. Core Themes and Symbols
: Zvi accepts an unpaid position as a consultant for Asael Maimoni , the son of a former colleague. Together, they are tasked with planning a secret military road through the Ramon Crater in the Negev desert. El Tunel A B Yehoshua epub
: Encouraged by his neurologist and his deeply devoted wife, Dina (a pediatrician), Zvi decides to stay active to combat the "dark spot" on his frontal lobe. : The road’s path is blocked by a