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= Shimon Peres Negev Nuclear Research Center
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The Shimon Peres Negev Nuclear Research Center is a nuclear research facility located in the Negev Desert in Israel. Established in the late 1950s, the center is primarily operated by the Israel Atomic Energy Commission (IAEC). Its name honors Shimon Peres, a prominent Israeli politician and former president who was instrumental in the development of Israel's nuclear program.