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Nuclear arsenals grow as global arms race takes shape - analysis

The increase in nuclear arsenals has raised eyebrows in the Middle East and other regions. Iran is pursuing nuclear weapons and continues to enrich uranium.  

 A German Campact (Campaign and Action) activist casts his shadow as he demonstrates against the nuclear plans of the German government in Berlin, October 25, 2010
Bedouin brothers Adam and Mahmoud Abu Taha, as well as Palestinian man Majdi Amrana are being indicted for selling over 150,000 bullets to the Islamic Jihad in the West Bank.

Bedouin-Israeli, Palestinian cell sold 150,000 bullets to Islamic Jihad

A North Korean navy truck carries the 'Pukkuksong' submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) during a military parade marking the 105th birth anniversary of country's founding father, Kim Il Sung in Pyongyang, April 15, 2017

Israel nixed North Korea offer to stop Mideast missile tech transfer

Undated image released during a briefing by senior US officials in 2008 shows what US intelligence officials said was a Syrian nuclear reactor built with North Korean help. US intelligence officials said the facility had been close to becoming operational when it was destroyed in early September 200

OUTSIDE THE BOX: Israel's strike on Syria's nuclear plant


OUTSIDE THE BOX: Israel's strike on Syria's nuclear plant

The compelling story behind Israel’s strike on Syria’s nuclear plant – and its ramifications.

Undated image released during a briefing by senior US officials in 2008 shows what US intelligence officials said was a Syrian nuclear reactor built with North Korean help. US intelligence officials said the facility had been close to becoming operational when it was destroyed in early September 200

Ex-IDF intel chief rejects critics, says Syrian reactor never turned ‘hot’

Amos Yadlin pushes back against claims by the former Mossad chief who characterized the delay in identifying the threat as an intelligence failure.

Former IDF chier Amos Yadlin (Left) and former mossad head Tamor Pardo argue over Israel's intelligence on the Syrian nuclear reactor

Syria has continued developing nuclear program, Arab site says

‘Der Spiegel’ first reported suspicious site near Lebanese border in 2015.

Before and after aerial picture of the Syrian nuclear reactor site

Former defense officials object to confirming Syria attack

“I’m not sure it was good to publicize the attack on Syria now. We could’ve done it seven years ago or in another seven years.”

Moshe Yaalon

Danon warns enemies not to test ‘Israel’s resolve’ after details on Syria op. emerge

"The international community must know that Israel will always protect the security of its citizens and take all necessary steps in the face of threats in our region.”

Israeli Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon speaks at the UNGA

Lessons from Syria

The situation in Iran is more complicated than in either Syria or Iraq. There is no simple military solution to Iran’s aspirations for nuclear weapons.

THEN-SECRETARY of state John Kerry signs the Iran deal in 2016.

Analysis: Israel's intelligence battle over 2007 Syrian nuclear operation

The Mossad and IDF intelligence agencies butted heads time and again in the lead up to the operation that took out a Syrian nuclear reactor.

Undated image released during a briefing by senior US officials in 2008 shows what US intelligence officials said was a Syrian nuclear reactor built with North Korean help. US intelligence officials said the facility had been close to becoming operational when it was destroyed in early September 200

Fmr. JPost editor: Israel should take pride in Operation Orchard

The former 'Jerusalem Post' editor broke story of Israel's strike on Syria's nuclear reactor in 2012.

Ehud Barak, former Israeli prime minister and incoming defence minister, outgoing Defense Minister Amir Peretz and Lieutenant-General Gabi Ashkenazi, chief of Israel's armed forces, attend an official changeover ceremony at the Defense Ministry in Tel Aviv June 19, 2007

Netanyahu: Israel has consistent policy - prevent enemies from obtaining nuclear weapons

Netanyahu was the head of the opposition at the time of the attack, and was interviewed soon after it on what was then Channel 1.

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) policy conference in Washington, March 2, 2015

Former IDF chief of staff: Israel was ready for war following Syria strike

‘IDF had two goals: destroy the reactor and avoid war,’ says then-military intelligence head Amos Yadlin

An Israeli air force F-15 fighter jet flies during an exhibition as part of the graduation ceremony of air force pilots at Hatzerim air base in southern Israel

Key U.S. official: Bombing of Syria's reactor was 'A blessing for humanity'

"Very early it was clear to us that this was a North Korean enabled plutonium enrichment reactor that was clearly designed to advance a nuclear weapons program."

 James Jeffrey (L) speaks during a ceremony for the US military to retire its ceremonial flags, signifying the end of military presence in Iraq, at the Baghdad Diplomatic Support Center in Baghdad December 15, 2011