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What to Know About Israel’s Secretive Nuclear Weapons Program

Since shortly after it was founded in 1948, Israel has been intent on building a nuclear program to ensure its survival.

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel at United Nations General Assembly last year. Experts believe that Israel has been expanding its secretive nuclear program.

Senate G.O.P. Includes Expanded Fund for Radiation Victims in Policy Bill

The provision, long advocated by Senator Josh Hawley of Missouri, would revive and broaden a law for compensating those who developed serious illnesses from government-caused nuclear contamination.

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A law that expired last year was meant to compensate civilians sickened by the legacy of the nation’s aboveground nuclear testing program, as well as uranium miners.

Why Israel May Be Considering an Attack on Iran

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to prevent Tehran from building a nuclear bomb, “one way or the other.” President Trump said he “does not want” Israel to attack.

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Murals in Tehran in April. Many experts say Israel would struggle to destroy Iran’s main nuclear facilities without American military support.

U.N. Watchdog Rules That Iran Is Not Complying With Nuclear Obligations

The decision comes as officials say they believe that Israel is preparing to launch a military attack on Iran. Tehran condemned the vote.

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A mural in Tehran. The International Atomic Energy Agency said that Iran had failed to provide information about nuclear material and activities.
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