Israel Admits Having Nuclear Weapon? UPDATED
Most observers have long felt that Israel has a nuclear capability but it has been official policy of the Israeli government to deny this. However, Prime Minister Ehud Olmert may have let the secret slip in an interview with German television in advance of a trip to Berlin. Here is what he said:
"Israel is a democracy, Israel doesn't threaten any country with anything, never did," he said. "The most that we tried to get for ourselves is to try to live without terror, but we never threaten another nation with annihilation. Iran openly, explicitly and publicly threatens to wipe Israel off the map. Can you say that this is the same level, when they [Iran] are aspiring to have nuclear weapons, as America, France, Israel, Russia?"
The Jerusalem Post carries the story.
Here is further background Israel's nuclear program from Der Spiegel.
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Darris McNeely
Darris McNeely is a retired elder in the United Church of God. He and his wife, Debbie, have served in the ministry for more than 53 years. They have two sons, who are both married, and four grandchildren. Darris continues teaching at Ambassador Bible Center and is a member of the Council of Elders. Darris and Debbie continue to travel and keep up with the many friends and relationships around the world.
