The mission will be carried out by excellent pilots and navigators. The operational plan that we have formulated is very good. I estimate that the reactor will be destroyed and that the Syrians will not understand what has happened. The plan addresses both aspects. In my estimation, they will not respond and will not start a war. The destruction of the reactor is of paramount importance and must be carried out as soon as possible. The Prime Minister looked deep into my eyes, listened very attentively, and when I finished he said: “I understood very well what you’ve said.” We parted with a
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