The French-designed nuclear reactor in Dimona is…

1965 CE

The French-designed nuclear reactor in Dimona is widely suspected of being the kernel of an Israeli nuclear weapons program, while French Mirage jets have become the backbone of Israel's air force.

The Israelis also obtain a large indirect supply of arms from the United States, with West Germany as the intermediary.

Under the leadership of IDF Chief of Staff Rabin, Israel is turning its military into a highly professional organization.

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