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Expert Caution: Israel May Be Preparing a Low-Yield Nuclear Strike

A prominent public policy expert, Sultan Barakat, has expressed concerns that Israel’s escalating rhetoric with the US may indicate a potential nuclear attack. According to Barakat, Israel could resort to a tactical nuclear strike to assert its nuclear status without triggering widespread devastation.

Barakat, a professor at Hamad Bin Khalifa University, pointed out that Trump’s inflammatory language, describing a “big surprise” that would “kill civilisation,” aligns with the possibility of a limited nuclear attack. Israel’s nuclear capabilities, though never officially acknowledged, are widely accepted as a reality.

Barakat noted that Israel has historically employed its nuclear capabilities as a deterrent, but this strategy failed to prevent Iran’s retaliatory attacks. He suggested that Israel now feels compelled to demonstrate its nuclear prowess in a controlled manner, avoiding a catastrophic fallout across the region.

Tactical nuclear weapons, designed for battlefield use, possess lower explosive power compared to their strategic counterparts. Barakat believes that Israel may be planning to use such a weapon to showcase its nuclear capabilities without unleashing widespread destruction.

The White House has dismissed claims of US plans to use nuclear weapons against Iran, but Barakat’s warnings underscore the escalating tensions in the region.

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