Osirak: The Airstrike That Shocked The World
Unpacking Israeli History
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The Ugly Truth About Israel's Nuclear Threat
In 1981, Israel was about to go to war with Iraq over the country's nuclear program. Israeli Prime Minister Begin faced stiff opposition for a strike on the Iraqi reactor. He had to choose between saving the lives of his children or getting approval from the Security Council. After months of agonized and sleepless nights, he sent out planes that destroyed the reactor within hours.
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