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Olmert Recounts Dramatic 2007 Syrian Nuclear Reactor Strike
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By עמית סגל
First reported by Mako · 24 minutes ago
What happened
Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert revealed details of the 2007 strike on a Syrian nuclear reactor, emphasizing a young Mossad agent's crucial intuition and the difficult decision to prioritize the mission over efforts to find Gilad Shalit. The operation, described as 'piratical,' faced internal intelligence skepticism before its successful execution.
- 01Olmert revealed details of the 2007 Syrian nuclear reactor strike.
- 02A young Mossad agent's intuition was key to uncovering the threat.
- 03The mission was prioritized over efforts to find Gilad Shalit.
- 04The operation was described as 'piratical' and faced internal skepticism.
- 05Olmert discussed the existential threat the reactor posed to Israel.
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