Expected U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Deal Fuels Israeli Concerns of Regional Arms Race
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An expected U.S.-Saudi nuclear deal has raised concerns in Israel and among critics about a potential regional arms race. An Israeli minister attempted to downplay the significance of the deal, while critics warned it could encourage other countries in the region to pursue their own nuclear programs, possibly leading to the development of nuclear weapons. The deal is seen as fueling worries of proliferation in the Middle East.
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Potentially the creation of a bomb
Critics said the U.S.-Saudi nuclear deal could potentially lead to the creation of a nuclear bomb.
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An Israeli minister sought to downplay the U.S.-Saudi nuclear deal.
New York Times- Potentially the creation of a bomb
- Nuclear proliferation risk in the region
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Loaded language removedAn Israeli minister sought to downplay the deal, but critics said it could spur other regional countries to pursue a nuclear program, and potentially the creation of a bomb.
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An Israeli minister sought to downplay the U.S.-Saudi nuclear deal.
New York TimesCritics said the U.S.-Saudi nuclear deal could spur other regional countries to pursue a nuclear program.
New York TimesCritics said the U.S.-Saudi nuclear deal could potentially lead to the creation of a nuclear bomb.
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