U.S. Army document describes Israel as 'a nuclear power'
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08-Mar-2009 (6 comments)

In a rare breach of official American adherence to Israel's policy of nuclear ambiguity, the U.S. military is terming Israel "a nuclear power" on a par with Russia, China, India, Pakistan and North Korea, all of which have declared their nuclear weapon status, and ahead of "nuclear threshold powers" Japan, South Korea and Taiwan, and the "emerging" Iran

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Mehdi Mazloom

Israel's nuclear program.

by Mehdi Mazloom on Mon Mar 09, 2009 11:32 AM PDT

It is a well know tactic for Israel to use "according to foreign sources" to deliver important message to its opponents. The obvious reason is, its enemies get the message loud and clear, while Israel maintains its plausible denial (we never admitted, nor denied to have them). At the same time, it helps US with the burden of having to explain Israel's defense program, while object the regime of Iran. (Since Israelis themselves never admit nor deny it, so how could we speak for our bet ally). At the same time, it would not provide excuses to the dictatorial regimes in the region to use Israel as an excuse and acquire their own nuclear weapons.

So far that ambiguity had helped in reducing the prospect of nuclear war in the ME.

The first understanding was made with US. of don't admit, and don't deny about the program

Also, rumors has it ("according to foreign sources"). back in the 60's, it became obvious that, with no strategic depth, it will be a matter of time, before Israel may face ominous challenge to its existence- if drastic steps are not taken to create military deterrence to its neighbors who were still planning to destroy it with the first chance they have. SO.

After completion of its (you-know-what) program, Israeli leaders had secretly met the Arab leader and told them in no uncertain term. "We have it, and here is the red line on the sand - you cross it and we will take everyone else down with us, starting with the pals, and end up with the capital of each one of your respective countries, period". Again these are just "rumors", and according to foreign sources.

There is a very good reason why no Arab country ever tried to cross those invisible lines into Israel. the most notable one was in 1973 Yom Kipur War, when both the invading Egyptian and Syrian forces, had stopped on their track. My understanding was, the leader were told "fighter plane are being loaded with.......".

 


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gol-dust

I am waiting for Zion Mazloom!

by gol-dust on Sun Mar 08, 2009 09:37 PM PDT

is he sleep?


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rosie is roxy is roshan

Thanks!

by rosie is roxy is roshan on Sun Mar 08, 2009 12:33 PM PDT

:o)


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Shift Editor

Dear Rosie

by Shift Editor on Sun Mar 08, 2009 11:50 AM PDT

Thank you for your contributions.  One way to make sure an item you see as very important is definitely featured is if you post that item only and wait a while before you post another.  When I review news items and I see three successive contributions from a user, I have to make the decision on what to feature.  Thank you again for your excellent news contributions.


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rosie is roxy is roshan

I agree, this is BIG and..

by rosie is roxy is roshan on Sun Mar 08, 2009 11:29 AM PDT

I thought that out of the three feeds I just posted this was by far the most important one I would've rather it had been featured than both the others together, but I agree that we will be seeing further developments that underscore the importance of this news


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Ostaad

This may sound routine but it IS a major development.

by Ostaad on Sun Mar 08, 2009 11:08 AM PDT

The policy of "nuclear ambiguity" carries certain legal advantages for both the US and Israel. The US has a myriad of non-proliferation laws, I know it is hard to believe, which put cetain obligations on the "nuclear powers".  By maintaining the policy of nuclear ambiguity Israel and US had managed to bypass such laws and regulations. This will change the paradigms that have allowed Israel to stay outside of IAEA inspection regime. It seems things will be different from now on.


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