A survey published in the Economist magazine shows the “Global Peace Index,” which rates 121 countries based on their level of violence. Israel was put in 119th place, followed by Sudan and Iraq. Jordan, Egypt, Syria, and Lebanon were in places 63, 73, 77, and 114 respectively, while the United States was at 96.
Norway was rated the most peaceful country, followed by countries such as New Zealand, Denmark, Japan, and Finland. The survey was based on factors such as the size of the country’s military budget, the access to weapons, the level of involvement in international disputes, and internal crime statistics.
The Economist gained attention just one week ago when it published an article calling Israel’s victory in the Six Day War in 1967 a “wasted victory,” and saying that Israel has suffered “40 years of misery” since.
Norway was rated the most peaceful country, followed by countries such as New Zealand, Denmark, Japan, and Finland. The survey was based on factors such as the size of the country’s military budget, the access to weapons, the level of involvement in international disputes, and internal crime statistics.
The Economist gained attention just one week ago when it published an article calling Israel’s victory in the Six Day War in 1967 a “wasted victory,” and saying that Israel has suffered “40 years of misery” since.