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April 3, 1975

Israel-South Africa Agreement (ISSA)

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Agreement between the South African and Israeli Ministers of Defense that outlines the two nations’ cooperation on nuclear issues.

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South African History Archive, The Freedom of Information Programme Collection, Nuclear Weapons History, Department of Defence. Obtained and contributed by Anna-Mart van Wyk, Monash South Africa.

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2012-05-22

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114147

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Top Secret

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