If You're Listening Israel’s not-so-secret nuclear weapons
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Jul 23, 2025 Unravel the enigma of Israel's nuclear arsenal shrouded in secrecy. Discover the historical roots of its nuclear ambitions and the startling event observed by a U.S. spy satellite in 1979. Delve into the deceptive operations at Dimona, where a textile plant concealed nuclear enrichment. Explore the gripping story of whistleblower Mordecai Vanunu, who faced moral dilemmas while exposing the truth. Examine the global community's response to Israel's strategic ambiguity and its implications for regional stability.
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Dimona Reactor Cover-Up
- Israel disguised the Dimona nuclear reactor as a textile factory to hide its true purpose.
- The area is highly secured with fences, ploughed grounds, lookout posts, and missile batteries.
Venunu's Revelation in Sydney
- Mordecai Venunu revealed Israel's secret nuclear program to a Sydney Bible study group.
- He casually offered to show secret photos, unaware they would lead to his capture.
Venunu's Abduction by Mossad
- Venunu was lured by a Mossad agent posing as a beautician named Cindy.
- He was drugged, abducted, and secretly transported to Israel for imprisonment.