Vananu an Israeli traitor, says Israel

Mordechai Vanunu betrayed his country by spilling its nuclear secrets and restrictions imposed on him upon his release from prison are justified, Shimon Peres, the founder of Israel’s nuclear programme, said today.

Vanunu, aged 50, a former nuclear technician whose 18-year term for treason ends tomorrow, will not be able to travel abroad for at least a year, speak with foreigners or approach Israeli ports or borders.