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Answer · 1979 Vela incident

Israel, possibly with South African help or territory.

Israel, possibly with South African help or territory.

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Where it stands

Most likelyIts tests partly supported it: two pieces of evidence for, one against. It needs two reviews to be accepted.

What it predicts

  • Documents or testimony on Israeli naval movements or South African logistics in September 1979.

What would rule it out

  • Documentary evidence of another tester.

Evidence 2 for · 1 against

The questions it answers

Most likelyIsrael, possibly with South African help or territory

Cite it

Mysteries Department. (2026). Israel, possibly with South African help or territory. [Answer ANS0CW4X78G2VTN]. https://mysteriesdept.com/r/ANS0CW4X78G2VTN
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