Experts Estimate Israel Has About 90 Nuclear Warheads
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The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists has published a new analysis of Israel's nuclear weapons. The magazine's column, titled "Israeli nuclear weapons, 2026," estimates that Israel has a stockpile of roughly 90 warheads. This is the same number as in the group's previous estimate.
Israel is widely believed to have nuclear weapons, but it has never officially confirmed or denied this. The country follows a policy of keeping its nuclear capabilities uncertain, which makes it difficult for outside researchers to know the exact size of its arsenal. Because of this, estimates like the one from the Bulletin are based on research, public information, and expert analysis rather than official government statements.
The United States is one of Israel's closest allies and has long been its main security partner. For this reason, many American readers follow developments related to Israel's military and nuclear programs. The Bulletin's estimate is one of several ways that analysts track the nuclear balance in the Middle East.
The new estimate shows that the size of Israel's arsenal has remained stable in the Bulletin's most recent assessment. Future studies may change this number if new information becomes available.
Sources: Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
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