Sam Mednick: How policy of ambiguity gives Israel cover for its own nuclear weapons

West’s focus on tackling Iran’s ambitions has led to claims of hypocrisy

Members of Israeli forces work at an impact site following a missile attack from Iran in Tel Aviv. Photo: Reuters

Sam Mednick
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Israel says it is determined to destroy Iran’s nuclear ­programme because its arch-enemy’s furtive efforts to build an atomic weapon are a threat to its existence.

What’s not so secret is that for decades Israel has been believed to be the Middle East’s only nation with nuclear weapons, even though its leaders have refused to confirm or deny their existence.