NETANYAHU HAILS REPORT RANKING ISRAEL EIGHTH WORLD POWER:

PM Binyamin Netanyahu on Mon. 29 Feb. 2016 celebrated a recent report listing Israel as the 8th most powerful country in the world. The report was published by US News & World Report based on a survey of 16,000 people from four regions who were asked to associate 60 countries with specific characteristics. It found that while Israel came out an overall 25 out of the 60 total, in the field of "Power" Israel came in 8th. "Israel was ranked as the number eight power in the world based on three things: military power, international influence, and international alliances,” said Netanyahu. "For a long time I've been telling you that we are witnesses to two trends – one is the front of delegitimization of the state of Israel, and we are fighting it. Another front is the strengthening of the alliances of the state of Israel," said Netanyahu. He noted that earlier Mon. he met with the Egyptian ambassador, as well as with African ambassadors "to strengthen the union between the countries of Africa and Israel.” He continued that Israel is also strengthening ties with many world powers in Asia and Latin American countries. (INN) "The God of Israel gives power and strength to His people. Praise be to God!” Ps 68:35