Thursday, June 28, 2018

Israel Fortifies Nuclear Reactors Against Hezbollah-Iran Missile Strikes

Israel nuclear reactor in Dimona. (Moshe Shai/Flash90)

Newsweek: Israel Readies Nuclear Reactors for a Hezbollah or Iranian Missile Strike

Israel says it has had to beef up protection for two of its nuclear reactors, as they are missile targets for Iran and Hezbollah.

The Israel Atomic Energy Commission (IAEC) said that the Dimona and Nahal Sorek reactors are the preferred targets for any attack by Iran or Hezbollah. Although it said it was unlikely to endanger Israelis, such an attack would be a huge propaganda coup for Tehran or Hezbollah, Haaretz reported.

Field simulations and exercises have been carried out recently where facilities were evacuated. There were also drills dealing with the aftermath of an attack, such as how to stop radioactive material from spreading, the paper added.

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