Mordechai Vanunu is 72 years old as of October 2026. He was born on 14 October 1954.
Quick facts
Date of birth14 October 1954
Age72
NationalityIsraeli
BirthplaceMarrakech, Morocco
Editor's Take:
Mordechai Vanunu's photographs gave the world its first detailed evidence of Israel's nuclear arsenal. Israel still officially neither confirms nor denies it. To supporters he is a peace activist who paid a terrible price. To Israel's government he is a traitor. He was lured from London to Rome and brought back for trial. Restrictions on his speech and travel continued long after his release. He has also converted to Christianity. His case remains a test of free speech and state secrecy.
Key Milestones
1976: Begins work at the Dimona plant
1986: Gives evidence to The Sunday Times
1988: Sentenced to 18 years for treason
2004: Released with travel restrictions
Mordechai Vanunu (Hebrew: מרדכי ואנונו; Hebrew pronunciation:; Arabic: مردخاي فعنونو; Arabic pronunciation:; born 14 October 1952), also known as John Crossman, is an Israeli former nuclear technician and peace activist who, citing his opposition to weapons of mass destruction, revealed details of Israel's nuclear…
Mordechai Vanunu's birthday is October 14. He was born on October 14, 1954 in Marrakech, Morocco.
How old is Mordechai Vanunu?
Mordechai Vanunu is 72 years old, and turns 73 on his next birthday, October 14.
Who shares a birthday with Mordechai Vanunu?
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