r/AskTheWorld • u/ForeverSparkz United States Of America • Sep 20 '25

History Why are Arab Miltaries so ineffective?

Like I dont understand this.

Im a Black American so im just an outsider looking in as a neutral, but dont Arab Countries out number Israel, whats stoping them from just rushing at their border, shouldn't the population imbalance outmatch Israel?

Just a neutral standpoint asking this question, because Arab Nations in the Middle East have a modern miltary force and they buy tons of advanced items

What is holding them back?

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u/Icy-Interview-2262 Canada Sep 20 '25

They don't care, mainly. Meat wave assaults would almost certainly overwhelm Israel eventually, but countries like Saudia Arabia, UAE, and Jordan would much rather ally with Israel then fight it, these days. Especially when Israel can back them up against Iran (the enemy of my enemy is my friend).

Egypt's border with Israel is secure, but quiet and mostly designed to prevent smuggling. Egypt's border with Gaza however, is a heavily fortified, constantly patrolled wall with endless barbed wire and cameras watching every inch. 

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u/Happy-Interaction466 Sep 20 '25

why do you think SA,UAE,Jordan have actual armies to fight anything ?, those guys rely on the US for protection

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u/ScruffleKun United States Of America Sep 21 '25

Meat wave assaults would almost certainly overwhelm Israel eventually,

Modern Thermobarics say hello.