The Samson option : Israel, America and the bomb

by Seymour M. Hersh

Paper Book, 1991

Status

Available

Call number

355.825

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Collection

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Publication

London : Faber and Faber, 1991

Description

"Almost defies belief . . . a riveting tale of Israeli determination and cunning--and Washington's indecision, ineptitude and acquiescence."--Dallas Morning News 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.

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LibraryThing member nandadevi

So bizarre it must (likely) be true. Amongst other things the author suggests that Israel's targeting of Russian cities with nuclear bombs was behind some of the craven approaches shown by the US towards Israel. Probably essential reading for anyone looking at the current stand-off between Israel

and Iran and the debate about Iran's development of nuclear weapons. This book might go some way towards explaining why in all of that discussion nobody wants to mention how many nuclear bombs Israel (most definitely) already has. The only question about that arsenal is where they are currently pointed, and what would trigger Israel to use them. Well researched, well written, and deeply disturbing.

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