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The Samson Option

by Seymour M. Hersh · 1991

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s/t: Israel's Nuclear Arsenal & American Foreign Policy

An investigation into Israel's nuclear capabilities discloses information about the country's rush toward nuclear status, its collaboration with South Africa and Iran, and its espionage activities. Reprint. NYT

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war and militarywar and militaryMore like thisLess of this
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IsraelIsraelMore like thisLess of thisMiddle EastMiddle EastMore like thisLess of thisUSAUSAMore like thisLess of this
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