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It is assumed that Israel retains an active ability to produce and disseminate biological weapons, likely as a result of its extremely complex biodefense program.<ref>https://www.armscontrol.org/factsheets/israelprofile</ref><ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20070208203912/http://www.foi.se/upload/pdf/israel-and-wmd-1734.pdf quote=Israel does not stockpile or produce BW in large-scale today. However, we assess that Israel has a breakout capability for biological weapons and also CW, i.e. the knowledge needed to implement theoretical knowledge into the practical management of production and deployment of CBW. The knowledge base would be the one that was built during the 1950s and 1960s where today’s advanced research can be used to upgrade potential BW and CW agents and their behaviour in the environment. We have not found any conclusive evidence that show that Israel’s offensive programs still remain active today.</ref> | It is assumed that Israel retains an active ability to produce and disseminate biological weapons, likely as a result of its extremely complex biodefense program.<ref>https://www.armscontrol.org/factsheets/israelprofile</ref><ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20070208203912/http://www.foi.se/upload/pdf/israel-and-wmd-1734.pdf quote=Israel does not stockpile or produce BW in large-scale today. However, we assess that Israel has a breakout capability for biological weapons and also CW, i.e. the knowledge needed to implement theoretical knowledge into the practical management of production and deployment of CBW. The knowledge base would be the one that was built during the 1950s and 1960s where today’s advanced research can be used to upgrade potential BW and CW agents and their behaviour in the environment. We have not found any conclusive evidence that show that Israel’s offensive programs still remain active today.</ref> | ||
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| + | According to a [[1998]] report in the [[Sunday Times]], Israel is developing a [[biological weapon]] that would harm [[Arabs]] while leaving [[Jews]] unaffected. The report, citing Israeli military and western intelligence sources, says that scientists are trying to identify distinctive genes carried by Arabs to create a genetically modified [[bacterium]] or [[virus]].<ref>https://www.wired.com/1998/11/israels-ethnic-weapon/</ref><ref>https://theuglytruth70ad.blogspot.com/2020/03/lest-we-forget-israel-planning-ethnic.html The Times article is republished here</ref> | ||
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| + | The "ethno-bomb" program is based at Israel's Nes Ziona research facility. Scientists are trying to use viruses and bacteria to alter [[DNA]] inside living cells and attack only those cells bearing Arabic genes. | ||
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| + | A scientist there said the task was hugely complicated because both Arabs and Jews are of semitic origin. But he added: "They have, however, succeeded in pinpointing a particular characteristic in the [[genetic profile]] of certain Arab communities, particularly the [[Iraqi]] people." The disease could be spread by spraying the organisms into the air or putting them in water supplies. | ||
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Israel has one of the most advanced[1] offensive biological warfare capabilities in the world. Israel is not a signatory to the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC).[2]
It is assumed that the Israel Institute for Biological Research in Ness Ziona also develops vaccines and antidotes for chemical and biological warfare.[3]
It is assumed that Israel retains an active ability to produce and disseminate biological weapons, likely as a result of its extremely complex biodefense program.[4][5]
Ethnic bioweapons
According to a 1998 report in the Sunday Times, Israel is developing a biological weapon that would harm Arabs while leaving Jews unaffected. The report, citing Israeli military and western intelligence sources, says that scientists are trying to identify distinctive genes carried by Arabs to create a genetically modified bacterium or virus.[6][7]
The "ethno-bomb" program is based at Israel's Nes Ziona research facility. Scientists are trying to use viruses and bacteria to alter DNA inside living cells and attack only those cells bearing Arabic genes.
A scientist there said the task was hugely complicated because both Arabs and Jews are of semitic origin. But he added: "They have, however, succeeded in pinpointing a particular characteristic in the genetic profile of certain Arab communities, particularly the Iraqi people." The disease could be spread by spraying the organisms into the air or putting them in water supplies.
Related Document
| Title | Type | Publication date | Author(s) | Description |
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| Document:Ephraim Katzir and Israeli CBW Program | article | 9 December 2012 | Richard Silverstein | Some useful insights into the history of Israeli chemical and biological weapons development and use. |
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References
- ↑ http://www.princeton.edu/~ota/disk1/1993/9341/9341.PDF
- ↑ http://www.unog.ch/__80256ee600585943.nsf/(httpPages)/7be6cbbea0477b52c12571860035fd5c?OpenDocument&ExpandSection=3#_Section3
- ↑ http://www.globalsecurity.org/wmd/world/israel/cbw.htm
- ↑ https://www.armscontrol.org/factsheets/israelprofile
- ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20070208203912/http://www.foi.se/upload/pdf/israel-and-wmd-1734.pdf quote=Israel does not stockpile or produce BW in large-scale today. However, we assess that Israel has a breakout capability for biological weapons and also CW, i.e. the knowledge needed to implement theoretical knowledge into the practical management of production and deployment of CBW. The knowledge base would be the one that was built during the 1950s and 1960s where today’s advanced research can be used to upgrade potential BW and CW agents and their behaviour in the environment. We have not found any conclusive evidence that show that Israel’s offensive programs still remain active today.
- ↑ https://www.wired.com/1998/11/israels-ethnic-weapon/
- ↑ https://theuglytruth70ad.blogspot.com/2020/03/lest-we-forget-israel-planning-ethnic.html The Times article is republished here
