This is gonna turn into another one of those threads, isn't it?
By October 8, Israel had encountered military difficulties on both fronts; in the Sinai, its effort to break through Egyptian lines with armor had been thwarted, and despite advances in the Golan, Syrian air defense systems were taking a high toll of Israeli planes, Israeli forces were retreating, and Syrian forces were overlooking the Jordan River.[201][202][203] It became clear by October 9 that no quick reversal in Israel's favor would occur and that IDF losses were unexpectedly high.[204]
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During the night of 8–9 October, an alarmed Dayan told Meir that "this is the end of the third temple."[202] He was warning of Israel's impending total defeat, but "Temple" was also the code word for nuclear weapons.
Yes indeed, Wikipedia is 100% accurate in all things.
In an alternate universe perhaps!
I think there are more threads about Jews and Israel then there is about Canada here...
I think there are more threads about Jews and Israel then there is about Canada here...
A couple of things about the OP, which I think is generally accurate and fair.
Notice that Israel does NOT keep her nuclear weapons ready for deployment........this is done on purpose, to allow time for sober second thought and avoid a panic reaction to an overly successful attack on Israel.
The use of the weapons was not even considered unless it was "absolutely necessary to prevent total defeat"
The bluff worked, Israel was re-supplied, the enemy beaten back, and both possible holocausts prevented.......(holocaust of Jews if the Arabs won, or nuclear holocaust)
Israel is completely responsible in her possession of nuclear arms.
Now, let's talk about Iran........
I think there are more threads about Jews and Israel then there is about Canada here...
Of course not!
But generally reasonable, although certainly not fit for academic research........
What bluff? Israel were going to use their nukes had U.S not resupplied then , they were getting owned and were finished without U.S help. The story of their entire history basically.
What about Iran?
My understanding of the war was that Egypt wanted to use it to gain respect and credibility for itself after the disaster in 1967. The fact that its army made a good showing, at least initially, was so it can eventually bargain with Israel (and come to terms with the US alliance) from some position of strength.