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“The main points were: one, the amount of Israel's nuclear weapons, how many Israel had, that no one could predict or know, including the CIA. They were thinking about a number like 10 or 15. But I came out with a number between 150 to 200.”

Quote by Mordechai Vanunu

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Mordechai Vanunu

Mordechai Vanunu, born on October 14, 1954, is an Israeli technician. He is known for revealing Israel's nuclear weapons program. His actions led to international attention and had a significant impact on Israel's nuclear policy. more

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