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Originally Posted by Damien435 Monty, "covert" implies it's a secret. It's no secret that Israel has nuclear weapons, the real question is how many warheads did we give them? |
Damien, it would be secret if Israel had their own way however ole "what's his name" Vanunu blew that wide open. I dunno that the US actually "gave" Israel any devices, but I have no doubt that they were the source of much of the necessary information that Israel would have needed to perfect their triggers etc., without testing.
At the time it probably seemed like a good idea, but there's always the chance that Israel might "go feral" on the US. Not attack them, or even support the enemies of the US, but cease to take the advice of the US on Middle Eastern affairs. That could be rather "exciting" for the area.