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The Nuclear Threat that Loomed over Israel Has Been Eliminated

(X) Amit Segal - History will remember these eleven days as one of the greatest diplomatic and military achievements in Israel's history. The murder on Tuesday of four civilians in Beersheba leaves a bitter taste in the mouth, just as the murder of 25 peaceful civilians who paid with their lives, and the thousands left homeless or severely affected, does. But in terms of results, the nuclear threat that loomed over Israel - one that would have certainly led to the Jewish state's destruction - has been eliminated. A regime willing to target civilians with conventional explosives would have done so without hesitation using a nuclear missile. And it was accomplished without a single aircraft being downed, with all our planes returning safely to base - contrary to all forecasts. The number of casualties on the home front was 97% lower than initial estimates, thanks to the practical dismantling of the ballistic missile system, which will take years to rebuild. Those who experience a miracle don't always recognize it as such, especially not in the hours when survivors are still being searched for under the rubble. But with time, the historical significance of what happened here will become clear. And so will the fact that Israel stood firm on the Begin Doctrine: never to allow any country to acquire nuclear weapons. The writer is the political commentator of Israel's Channel 12 news.
2025-06-24 00:00:00
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