Israel is one of nine countries with nuclear weapons. Despite widespread acknowledgement by experts and former government officials of their existence, Israel and many Western governments maintain a policy of ambiguity about Israeli nuclear weapons. This pretense cannot continue. Nuclear disarmament is an essential component of a lasting peace agreement between Israel and Palestine, and in the region more broadly. Alicia Sanders-Zakre authored a report in September 2024 called “Israeli Nuclear Weapons: Risks, Consequences and Disarmament.” She brings us what she learned and her expertise on nuclear weapons in general.