The Samson Option - Israel's Nuclear Deterrence Strategy of Massive Retaliation

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The Samson Option - Israel's Nuclear Deterrence Strategy of Massive Retaliation
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ISRAEL HAS THREATENED TO NUKE EVERYONE
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IF THE STATE OF ISRAEL IS ATTACKED WITH A THREAT THAT COULD POTENTIALLY DESTROY THEIR GOVERNMENT-
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THEY PLAN TO TAKE OUT ALL OF THEIR ENEMIES BY LAUNCHING THEIR ENTIRE NUCLEAR ARSENAL
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Mar 7, 2023 #palestine #nuclear #israel
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The "Samson option" is a term that refers to Israel's alleged nuclear strategy of launching a massive nuclear strike against its enemies in the event that it is faced with an existential threat.
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The name comes from the biblical figure of Samson. The story of Samson is told in the biblical book of Judges, and it is one of the most well-known stories from the Hebrew Bible. Samson was an Israelite who was blessed by God with incredible strength, which he used to fight against the Philistines, who were the enemies of Israel.
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The term "Samson option" was first coined by Israeli journalist Avner Cohen in his book "Israel and the Bomb," published in 1998.
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The concept of the Samson option has been controversial, with some arguing that it is a necessary deterrent for Israel's security, while others see it as a reckless and dangerous policy that could lead to catastrophic consequences.
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The Israeli government has maintained a policy of ambiguity regarding its nuclear capabilities, which means that it neither confirms nor denies possessing nuclear weapons.
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However, it is widely believed that Israel possesses a nuclear arsenal and has had the capability to produce nuclear weapons since the 1960s.
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According to various sources, Israel's nuclear program began in the late 1940s and early 1950s, with the help of France. It is believed that Israel conducted its first nuclear test in the Negev desert in 1966.
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Israel is not a signatory to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), which requires countries to forgo the development and possession of nuclear weapons. #israel #palestine #samson #samsonoption #nuclear
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(Nor has Israel signed the Treaty Prohibiting the Research or Use of Biological Weapons)
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