A group of over 30 Democratic lawmakers is urging the Trump administration to publicly acknowledge Israel's undeclared nuclear weapons program, breaking with decades of official U.S. policy of 'strategic ambiguity.' The lawmakers argue that continued silence undermines U.S. credibility and complicates efforts to address nuclear proliferation in the Middle East, especially as tensions with Iran escalate.
They contend that transparency is necessary for a coherent nonproliferation policy and to ensure accountability in U.S. foreign policy. The letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio calls for the U.S. to hold Israel to the same standards as other nations regarding nuclear disclosure.
This push marks a significant shift in congressional attitudes toward Israel’s nuclear capabilities and U.S. policy in the region.
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