Despite Israel's low ranking of 159th on the Global Peace Index, its passport remains one of the world's strongest, ranking 18th and granting visa-free access to 166 countries, according to an analysis by Max Luria citing the Henley Passport Index.
The paradox of a strong passport alongside a low peace ranking highlights that passport strength is determined by diplomatic capital, geopolitical influence, and institutional trust, rather than peace alone. The Henley Passport Index ranks Singapore first with 192 visa-free destinations, while Afghanistan ranks last with 22. The analysis notes that the United States exhibits a similar gap, ranking 134th in peace but among the top ten in passport strength. The Israeli passport's access to 166 countries marks an increase of one from the previous year.
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