Israel’s nuclear program has been a mysterious subject. It is believed that Israel developed nuclear weapons by the end of the 1960s, but it never officially confirmed or denied it. Under the Israeli policy, called ‘nuclear ambiguity’, he does not speak openly about his nuclear weapons. In such a situation, let us know how Israel made a atomic bomb and tested it in the 1970s.

Israel’s nuclear program

Israel started nuclear research shortly after its establishment in 1948. The Israeli Atomic Energy Commission (IAEC) was established in 1952, which was aimed at researching nuclear technology. The first Prime Minister of Israel David Ben-Gurian admitted that nuclear weapons are necessary for the security of the country, as many countries in the Middle East were against Israel. At that time Israel had neither technology nor enough resources, so it chose the path of international cooperation. Cooperation with France In 1957, Israel made a secret agreement with France, under which France helped to create a Dimona nuclear reactor in the Negev Desert. This reactor became the basis of Israel’s nuclear weapon program.

Agreement was confidential

France provided 24 MW research reactor and technical assistance. This agreement was so confidential that even close aide like America was not aware of this. Dimona reactor began production of plutonium, which is necessary to make atomic bombs.

Atomic bomb development

By the end of the 1960s, experts believe that Israel had gained the ability to make nuclear explosives. At the time of the six-day war of 1967, Israel was probably ready with some nuclear weapons. During the 1973 Yom Kipping War, America also became convinced that Israel has nuclear weapons. But Israel never openly conducted nuclear tests, as India (Pokhran) or other countries in 1974.

Did Israel conduct nuclear tests in 1970?

The most talked about incident on Israeli’s nuclear test is on 22 September 1979, which is called ‘Vela incident’. In the South Atlantic Ocean, near the coast of South Africa, an American Vela satellite indicated a suspected nuclear explosion. Many experts believe that it was a joint nuclear test of Israel and South Africa. However, both Israel and South Africa did not confirm this.

Secret strategy and detective

Israel also resorted to espionage and secret methods to gain nuclear technology. In the 1960s, Israel used a network of Jewish scientists in Europe and America, who shared information related to nuclear technology. In addition, Israel acquired uranium and other essential materials secretly, the biggest case is when about 200-600 pounds from the nuclear material and equipment corporation in Apollo Pennsylvania disappeared in the mid-1960s. It is estimated that Israel may have 90 nuclear weapons today, which can be fired with fighter jets, submarines and ballistic missiles.

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