Hiroshima Report 20187. Israel (Non-Party to the NPT)
Points / Full Points (%)
Nuclear Disarmament |
0/98 (0.0%) |
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Israel has consistently pursued the policy of “nuclear opacity” while estimated to possess approximately 80 nuclear warheads. Due to such a policy, its nuclear capabilities and posture remain unclear. Israel has yet to ratify the CTBT. Nor has it declared a moratorium on production of fissile material for nuclear weapons. It voted against most of the UNGA Resolutions regarding nuclear disarmament. Israel neither participated in the negotiation conference of the TPNW, nor signed the treaty. |
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Nuclear Non-Proliferation |
13/43 (30.2%) |
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Israel argues that improvement of the regional security is imperative for establishing a Middle East Zone Free of WMD. It has established solid export control systems. However, Israel has not acceded to the IAEA Additional Protocol. |
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Nuclear Security |
22/41 (53.7%) |
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Israel has implemented measures for prevention of illicit trafficking, nuclear forensic efforts, and multilateral cooperation through the GICNT. Also, Israel is advancing the introduction of the recommendation measures of INFCIRC/225/Rev.5. |