RE: Deep Dives Research Challenge 15 (Wikileaks) - The Apollo Affair
We were wondering if this round of DD might only generate a couple of entries but in the last 24hrs several intriguing submissions have been made, including this one!
This is a fascinating topic and these pivotal events are seldom discussed anywhere. The Pollard affair/Apollo affair/Israeli undeclared nuclear program are not well known episodes of US-Israeli relations, though they certainly should be much more awareness in this area.
With all the hysteria and war mongering that goes on to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear capabilities in the Mid-East and all the rhetoric about the dangers a nuclear Iran poses, the fact that there's not a MENTION of Israel's secret nuclear program dating back to the 1960s is the height of hypocrisy.
A very welcomed contribution @palikari123, first-rate research.
Resteemed!
Note: Not sure if you came across this in your research but within the last year or two I came across information suggesting that Netanyahu was involved in the smuggling of nuclear materials. Have you heard of this before?
I can't remember where I came across this information but just did a quick search and came up with this article.
https://original.antiwar.com/smith-grant/2012/07/03/netanyahu-worked-inside-nuclear-smuggling-ring/
Cheers, V
Thanks! And yes, I noticed some great entries this round - That's fantastic!
I think with these types of stories and events, it becomes more of a case of letting enough time pass by to aid in the cover-up and memory holing it in the archives for long enough that the general public loses interest or awareness of the incident itself. After all it's just another scandal to add to the incredibly long list of things to remember and keep track of!
I am certainly aware of the Netanyahu story and link to nuclear materials smuggling back in the 80's, as it did actually get some media coverage (especially in alt media of course). I haven't delved too deeply into it myself, but I'm sure it would make for one hell of a dig. I did actually have that story in the back of my mind when researching this topic.
I also come across another interesting wikileak from Stratfor, which I didn't end up including in this article, but it's fascinating that an Iranian security official used The Apollo Affair Incident as part of his rhetoric to rebuke Western efforts to demonise Iran on it's own nuclear programme.
https://wikileaks.org/gifiles/docs/18/1860784_iran-west-exerts-pressure-on-iran-to-divert-public-opinion-.html
Great points!
This is right on point. If enough time elapses, people lose interest and it's lost in giant pile of government cover-ups.
Thought you would be aware of the Bibi story and it would certainly make a great deep dive for someone down the road.
Interesting find with the Iranian officials rebutal. The msm's bullhorn is so loud these types of arguments are easily drowned out and ignored.
Thanks again!