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Israeli Nuclear Whistleblower To Be Freed From Jail

HeadlineApr 20, 2004

In Israel the nuclear technician who revealed the existence of the country’s nuclear program Mordechai Vanunu is set for release Wednesday after 18 years in jail. Two decades ago he provided the Sunday Times of London detailed information that outlined Israel’s nuclear program. He was then kidnapped by Mossad agents in Rome and jailed in Israel for treason and for releasing state secrets. Once he is released he still won’t be a truly free man. Israel has claimed that he remains a threat to national security. He will be barred from leaving Israel for at least a year, from going near airports or sea ports and from talking to foreigners without permission from the government. He is also not allowed to reveal any classified information even information that he had previously given to the press.

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