Israel begins to rise in military firepower rankings after a decade of decline
This is still an overall reduction in ranking over the decade, as Israel had been in 11th place 10 years ago, during which time Iran rose rapidly despite the sanctions imposed on it.
Israeli flags are seen as tanks and armoured personnel carriers wait to be unloaded outside Kibbutz Be'eri, February 18, 2024(photo credit: REUTERS/SUSANA VERA)ByYUVAL BARNEAUpdated: