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En route to the target, the Israeli planes crossed the gulf of Aqaba. Unknowingly, the squadron flew directly over the yacht of King Hussein of Jordan, who was vacationing in the Gulf at the time.[58] Taking into account the location, bearing, and armament of the Israeli planes, Hussein quickly deduced the Iraqi reactor to be the most probable target. Hussein immediately contacted his government and ordered a warning to be sent to the Iraqis. However, due to a communication failure the message was never received and the Israeli planes entered Iraqi air space undetected.[51]
The scenario sounds kinda far-fetched, but WI the Iraqis had been ready for the F-16s when they crossed the border? Could they prevent the reactor's destruction? Would a failure or costly success be enough to ensure an Alignment victory in the Israeli election just a few days away?
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