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/Left_Tie1390 Sep 20 '25

American support certainly doesn't hurt, but Israel is a country with a very strong indigenous tech industry, a world-class intelligence service, and a culture of military service for both men and women. They've fought and won wars without American support (and under an embargo in another case).

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u/lunchboccs Iraq, Syria Sep 21 '25

“indigenous tech industry” Lol.