| ID | 177276 |
| Title Proper | US and the Israeli raid on the Iraqi Osiraq nuclear reactor |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Kochavi, Arieh Josef |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | On 7 June 1981, Israeli warplanes attacked Iraq's Osiraq nuclear reactor and destroyed it. Surprised by the raid, the Reagan's administration was puzzled about how to react. Some officials supported punishing Israel, while others recognized the advantages of the attack though they could not say it publicly. Washington knew that its moderate Arab allies expected a firm reaction, especially as Israel used American airplanes in the attack, apparently violating the 1952 Agreement between the two countries. Under the lead of President Ronald Reagan, Washington opted for a mild reaction, practically indirectly recognizing Israel's right to destroy the atomic reactors of its Arab enemies. |
| `In' analytical Note | Middle Eastern Studies Vol. 56, No.6; Nov 2020: p.953-968 |
| Journal Source | Middle Eastern Studies Vol: 56 No 6 |
| Key Words | Israel ; Ronald Reagan ; Jimmy Carter ; Margaret Thatcher ; Menachem Begin ; The U.S. ; Iraqi Nuclear Reactor |