Survey Reveals: Israel and the U.S. Pose the Greatest Threat to Arab Security, Not Iran

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A recent Hebrew newspaper survey indicates that citizens of Arab nations perceive Israel as the primary threat to their security, followed closely by the United States.

According to a report by Mashreq, the Hebrew newspaper ‘Maariv’ published extensive survey results today, conducted by the Arab Research and Policy Center in Doha.

The findings reveal that the Israeli regime and the United States are viewed as the foremost threats to Arab security.In this survey 44% of participants from Arab countries identified Israel as the main threat to regional security while 21% pointed to the United States as a significant risk.

Notably Iran ranked a distant third with only 6% of respondents selecting it as a concern followed by other regional and global powers.

22 February 2026 15:00

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