Thursday, June 16, 2016

Iraq demands Israel compensation for the destruction of a nuclear reactor

Deputy Chairman of the Iraqi Parliament Hammam Hamoudi stated that official Baghdad against Israel is preparing a lawsuit. Iraq would seek compensation for the destruction of the IDF air force nuclear reactor Osirak in June 1981.

Hamoudi recalled that the reactor was built by French engineers under the control of the International atomic energy Agency and security Council resolution 487 of the UN Security Council condemned the aggression and recognized Iraq’s right to seek compensation from Israel.

The statement noted that it was timed to the 35th anniversary of the destruction of the reactor. Hamoudi notes that the lawsuit was started a few months ago. There is no information about when and in what court will have before it the claim.

Israel, which according to foreign sources, possesses a significant nuclear Arsenal, officially adheres to the policy of the nebula in this matter. At the same time official Jerusalem considers unacceptable the situation, when any regional powers will be an atomic weapon.

In accordance with this doctrine, Menachem begin, who headed the Israeli government sanctioned «operation Opera», developed by the air force command, headed by major General David Ivry. The plan called for the destruction of the reactor «Osirak», which construction it was conducted since 1976.

Both France and Iraq claimed that in the vicinity of Baghdad built a research reactor, for the production of weapons-grade plutonium. Israeli intelligence has come to a different conclusion. However, the issue has caused controversy in the study. It was opposed by Moshe Dayan, Ezer Weizmann and Yigal Yadin.

Opponents of the bombing did not talk much about the complexity of the operation – the distance to Baghdad is 1.600 kilometers – but also about the reaction of the international community, which is expected to be extremely negative. Nevertheless, begin ordered. Military authorities in the government supported him except Ariel Sharon.

The main blow inflicted eight F-16s each carried two 2.000-pound bombs. Their action was covered by the F-15. The job was done completely, all the planes involved in the operation returned to base. Killed several Iraqi soldiers and one French technician.

The international community was outraged by these actions. Israeli opposition also accused Menachem begin that he was guided by the interests of Likud — three weeks after the bombing in Israel held parliamentary elections, which gave him the post of Prime Minister.

However, years later, had to admit: if not for the Israeli bombing of Saddam Hussein the invasion of Kuwait would have nuclear weapons. Moreover, the Iraqi bomb would start a nuclear arms race in the least stable region of the world. On 7 June 1981, Israeli pilots have prevented this scenario.
  [israel-today.ru]
16/6/16

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