According to the biblical narrative, samson died when he grasped two pillars of the temple of dagon, and bowed himself with all his might (judges 16:30, kjv) The samson option is a critical element of israel’s defense strategy, often described as a doctrine of ultimate nuclear retaliation in the face of existential threat B'rerat shimshon) is israel 's deterrence strategy of massive retaliation with nuclear weapons as a last resort against a country whose military has invaded and/or.
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The samson option envisions the use of nuclear force as israel’s ultimate defensive measure
But unlike the biblical samson, who perished with his enemies, israel —though perhaps.
The samson option's enduring legacy the alleged leak of the samson file has reignited fascination and unease about israel's nuclear doctrine, casting a spotlight on the samson option's role in modern geopolitics.