Israel has begun the first phase of a massive metro project in Tel Aviv, valued at seventeen billion dollars. The construction will require about twenty tunnel-boring machines and over one and a quarter million concrete segments, with more than sixteen thousand workers involved, including many international specialists. Despite the project's scale and ambition, it faces significant challenges, including geopolitical tensions and logistical complexities. Some global companies are reluctant to participate due to security concerns and the risk of boycotts, while the involvement of Chinese firms remains uncertain amid strained relations between the United States and Israel.