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Israel and Arab Countries Back Nuke Meeting

IN THIS ISSUE: Israel, Arabs, back nuke meeting, a warning for China's nuclear sector, Westinghouse reactor takes step forward, new submarine supermissile can pierce ABM shield, Pentagon's Mach 20 missile ready for ultimate test, Stuxnet opens new era of cyber war.

Published on August 11, 2011
 

Israel, Arabs, Back Nuke Meeting

George Jahn | Associated Press

Benjamin Netanyahu

Following more than a decade of diplomatic maneuvering, Israel and Arab nations have tentatively accepted an invitation by the U.N. nuclear agency for preliminary talks on a Middle East free of nuclear weapons, in correspondence shared with The Associated Press.

Israel is commonly considered to be the only Middle East nation with atomic weapons - and its secretive nuclear program has long been a heated subject of contention with Arab neighbors.

Letters from Egypt and Israel and passages from a letter from Syria reflect a willingness to meet. But whether the talks take place may depend on willingness to compromise on preconditions.

The Arabs have urged Israel to open up its secretive nuclear program to international inspection. Israel in turn says the proposed talks should not be construed as nuclear negotiations. Full Article   



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