Israel and the Samson Option

The Samson Option is a term used to describe Israel’s alleged deterrence strategy of massive retaliation with nuclear weapons as a “last resort” against nations whose military attacks threaten its existence, and possibly against other targets as well.^[1] Israel refuses to admit it has nuclear weapons or describe how it would use them, an official policy of nuclear ambiguity, also known as "nuclear opacity." This has made it difficult for anyone outside the Israeli government to definitively describe its true nuclear policy, while still allowing Israel to influence the perceptions, strategies and actions of other governments.^[2]

It is estimated Israel has as many as 400 atomic and hydrogen nuclear weapons.^[3] These can be launched from land, sea and air.^[4] This gives Israel a second strike option even if much of the country is destroyed.^[5]

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