Monday, February 15, 2016

Israel Defense Minister: Arab States Are Seeking Nuclear Weapons To Counter Iran

Defense Minister Ya'alon speaks at the Munich Security Conference in Munich, Germany, February 14, 2016. Reuters

The Telegraph: Arab states are seeking nuclear weapons to counter Iran, Israel warns

Defence minister Moshe Ya'alon says his country is seeing signs of a much-feared nuclear arms race in the Middle East

Israel has picked up signs of the beginning of a nuclear arms race in the Middle East as Arab states seek nuclear weapons to counter Iran, the Israeli defence minister has warned.

Moshe Ya'alon said Sunni Arab nations were not reassured by last year's nuclear deal between Iran and six world powers and were making their own preparations for nuclear weapons.

"We see signs that countries in the Arab world are preparing to acquire nuclear weapons, that they are not willing to sit quietly with Iran on brink of a nuclear or atomic bomb," Mr Ya'alon said.

The defence minister gave no evidence to back up his claims but Israel closely monitors the military activities of its Arab neighbours.

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WNU Editor: The Saudi Intelligence Chief has a different point of view .... Ya'alon taken to task by Saudi prince at Munich Conference (Arutz Sheva). Israel's Prime inister has responded .... Time for Arab states to publicize their Israel ties, Netanyahu says (Times of Israel)

Israel Defense Minister's Moshe Ya'alon remarks That The Arab States Are Seeking Nuclear Weapons To Counter Iran

Nuclear arms race under way in Middle East, Israeli official warns -- FOX News
Ya’alon: Arab states are seeking out nukes in wake of Iran deal -- Jerusalem Post
'A nuclear arms race has begun in the Middle East': Arab states are desperate to obtain nukes to counter the 'threat' of Iran, Israel claims -- Daily Mail
Israeli defence minister warns of nuclear arms race in Middle East following Iran deal -- The Independent
Gulf states seek nukes against Iran, had secret contacts with Tel Aviv – Israeli defense chief -- RT
Ya'alon: Israelis Secretly Meeting With Officials From Gulf States -- Haaretz
Israel: Arab states are planning to get nuclear weapons -- Middle East Monitor

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