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 destroyed much of israel 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. As israel’s conflict with iran escalates and threats loom from multiple regional actors, the world’s attention is once again drawn to the samson option—israel’s veiled but potent nuclear deterrent Rooted in biblical allegory and reinforced by decades of deliberate ambiguity, this doctrine may prove to be the most consequential pillar of israel’s security strategy yet., middle east.
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