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FACT CHECK · ISRAEL AND ITS NEIGHBOURS: RIGHTS AND FREEDOM

Claim: No Middle East country is freer than Israel

CONTEXT

THE ANSWER

Freedom House 2026: Israel scores 73/100, rated 'Free' (political rights 34/40). The UAE: 18/100, 'Not Free' (political rights 5/40).

SOURCE

Freedom House, Freedom in the World 2026 (Israel; United Arab Emirates)
freedomhouse.org · freedomhouse.org

Checked 2026-10-16

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