Israeli Ex-Atomic Chief: Iran 10 Years Away from Nuclear Weapons

by Jasmin Ramsey Another Israeli expert has contradicted Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s assessment of Iran’s nuclear program. “The Iranian nuclear program will only be operational in another 10 years,” said Uzi Eilam, the former head of the Israel Atomic Energy Commission,… Continue Reading

The Details Behind Israel’s Purchase of Lockheed’s “Samson” Airlifter

by Marsha B. Cohen Two celebrations brought Lockheed Martin’s CEO, Marilyn A. Hewson, to Israel on April 9. Hewson officially opened Lockheed Martin’s office in Beersheba, the closest major city to where IDF technical units are being consolidated at new… Continue Reading

2012 Predictions of war with Iran that didn’t Happen (20th Anniversary Edition)

It’s June 15, 1992. A news nugget on page A-12 of the Washington Post reports that the chief of Israel’s Air Force believes military action might be necessary to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons: Maj. Gen. Herzl Budinger told… Continue Reading

Report: Majority Of Israeli Defense Chiefs Oppose Attack On Iran

via Think Progress Among Israel’s former top security officials, a growing consensus has emerged over the past several months that a military strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities would be counterproductive to Israeli interests. Yesterday, former Israeli spy chief Meir Dagan emphasized… Continue Reading