JFK vs. Israel: The Forgotten Standoff
In the early 1960s, at the height of the Cold War, a little-known confrontation unfolded behind closed doors—one that placed the John F. Kennedy administration on a collision course with Israel. At the center of the dispute was a secretive nuclear program at Dimona, raising urgent questions about proliferation, transparency, and the limits of alliance. In this episode of History Shorts, we examine Kennedy's determined push for inspections and accountability, and the resistance from Israeli leaders like David Ben-Gurion. Through diplomatic cables, tense negotiations, and quiet pressure, a…
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