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= Israel and weapons of mass destruction
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Israel's relationship with weapons of mass destruction (WMD) primarily involves its alleged possession of nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons, although the country maintains a policy of ambiguity regarding its nuclear capabilities. 1. **Nuclear Weapons**: Israel is widely believed to possess nuclear weapons, having developed its nuclear program in the late 1950s and early 1960s.