In rare push, US lawmakers demand transparency on Israel nuclear capability

A group of 30 Democratic lawmakers sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio demanding transparency from the US government about Israel's nuclear capabilities, citing the need for clarity amid US-Israel tensions with Iran. The lawmakers argue that the longstanding US policy of ambiguity about Israel's nuclear arsenal undermines nonproliferation efforts in the Middle East and prevents Congress from fulfilling its constitutional responsibility to be informed about regional nuclear balance and escalation risks. The letter specifically requests detailed information about Israel's nuclear warheads, launchers, and facilities, particularly the Negev Nuclear Research Center in Dimona.