In this opinion piece, Prof. Louis René Beres discusses Israel’s potential shift away from its longstanding policy of nuclear ambiguity, particularly in light of escalating threats from Iran and its proxies like Hezbollah and Hamas. Beres argues that Israel must selectively disclose its nuclear capabilities to maintain credible deterrence, especially against Iran, which poses the greatest threat. Prof. Beres explores the importance of a clear nuclear doctrine, the risks of remaining ambiguous, and the necessity for Israel to communicate its nuclear deterrence strategy in a way that Iran and its allies understand. He also considers the legal and strategic implications of limited nuclear warfare and stresses that selective nuclear disclosure could help prevent misunderstandings that might lead to conflict escalation.

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