Uganda threatens to invade Iran to protect Israel

The head of the Ugandan military has offered to join in the war against Iran, warning Tehran that it will not tolerate threats to Israel’s existence.

In a flurry of posts beginning Wednesday, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba said that while his country prefers that the war in the Middle East be ended, Uganda is prepared to join the conflict in support of Israel.

On Thursday morning, Kainerugaba explained his support for Israel, citing his Christian faith.
“We stand with Israel because we are Christians,” he wrote. “The Bible says ‘Blessed are you Israel! Who is like you, a people saved by the Lord? He is your shield and helper and your glorious sword.’ (Deuteronomy 33:29).”

Kainerugaba also made a direct offer to Israel to join in the war against Iran.
“If Israel needs help, it only needs ask. Their Ugandan brothers are ready to assist.”

Uganda threatens to invade Iran to protect Israel

Ugandan defense chief warns Iran that the African nation will not permit the Islamic Republic to threaten Israel's existence, offers to join US-Israel campaign against Iran.

worldisraelnews.com

 

[1LoverofGod]

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‘We stand with Israel because we‘re Christians’: Uganda would join war ‘on Israel’s side,’ warns army chief​

Amid Iran’s drastic and daily threats against Israel and the often lukewarm promises of support from its allies, a statement made by the army chief of Uganda this week has positively surprised many Israelis.

“We want the war in the Middle East to end now. The world is tired of it,” General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Chief of Defence Forces of the Uganda People's Defence Force (UPDF), wrote on 𝕏 on Wednesday.

“But any talk of destroying or defeating Israel will bring us into the war. On the side of Israel!”

It was unclear what exactly prompted this outburst of solidarity, but Kainerugaba wasn’t finished.

He doubled down in several more posts on 𝕏, explaining, “We stand with Israel because we are Christians. Saved by the Holy Son of God...Jesus Christ the only One who can forgive sins. The Bible says 'Blessed are you Israel! Who is like you, a people saved by the Lord? He is your shield and helper and your glorious sword' (Deuteronomy 33:29).”

On Thursday, he recalled the history of the two nations, noting, “Israel stood with us when we were nobodys in the 1980s and 1990s. Why wouldn't we defend her now that our GDP is $100 billion? One of the largest in Africa.”

Kainerugaba also joked, “I hear our friends in Israel are looking for a division to capture Tehran. Personally, I think a division is too much. A UPDF Brigade would do the job quickly.”

Finally, he shared a “sneak peek” of a statue of Yonatan (Yoni) Netanyahu, which he had announced in February would be placed at Entebbe International Airport at the very location where he was killed.

Yoni was an Israeli hero whose letters are taught in schools and whose quotes are frequently recited at memorials. He was the older brother of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and was killed in 1976 while leading a commando raid to rescue Israeli hostages from Palestinian and German terrorists at Entebbe International Airport.


Last month, Kainerugaba announced, “In order to strengthen our close blood relations with Israel, we shall soon unveil a statue to Yoni Netanyahu at the exact spot he was killed at Entebbe Airport. Yoni was the big brother of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. God bless Uganda and Israel.”

Israel and Uganda do not maintain close diplomatic relations and have no permanent diplomatic missions in each other’s countries. Nevertheless, PM Netanyahu has visited Uganda several times.

Kainerugaba is the son of Yoweri Museveni, who has been president since 1986 and is widely seen as a dictator.

Museveni toppled his predecessor, Idi Amin, who supported the terrorists during the Entebbe raid, and is seen as working to groom his son to take over the presidency soon.


Kainerugaba is notorious for his use of 𝕏 (formerly Twitter), with detractors claiming he often posts while drunk. He has previously expressed support for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and publicly offered 100 cows as a bride price for Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

Earlier this year, he wrote, “I fear no one on this planet because my bloodline is from Jesus Christ.”

In January, he threatened to remove the testicles of opposition leader Bobi Wine after he said the recent election results were “fake.” Kainerugaba wrote on 𝕏 that he would give Wine “exactly 48 hours to surrender himself to the police.”

“If he doesn't we will treat him as an outlaw/rebel and handle him accordingly,” he wrote, before deleting the posts.

‘We stand with Israel because we‘re Christians’: Uganda would join war ‘on Israel’s side,’ warns army chief

Uganda’s army chief voices strong support for Israel amid Iran threats, pledging to join the war if Israel’s existence is threatened.

allisraelnews.com

 

[AnyMinute]

Well, another one I didn't see coming. Good for him, and the nation of Uganda. As the world continues to divide over Israel and lines are clearly being drawn, it's wise to stand with God's chosen nation rather than with those who seek her destruction.

 

[Hol]

Well, another one I didn't see coming. Good for him, and the nation of Uganda. As the world continues to divide over Israel and lines are clearly being drawn, it's wise to stand with God's chosen nation rather than with those who seek her destruction.

Amen. God bless Uganda

 

[dwb]

Finally, a little help from an unlikely source. Africa could be such an asset to the world if it could solve the issues of corruption and Islamic influences. The corruption keeps the general population enslaved in perpetual poverty which pushes them into ideologies such as Islam hoping for relief. A continent full of natural resources and agricultural potential that could erase centuries of suffering and poverty with Christian leadership and principles.

 

[Ghoti Ichthus]

There are millions and millions of Christians in Africa

 

[Ghoti Ichthus]

Guess Uganda learned from Entebbe in 1976

Israeli counter-terrorist operation in 1976

Entebbe raid - Wikipedia

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Raid on Entebbe (film)​

Raid on Entebbe (film) - Wikipedia

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[Tall Timbers]

I was looking at Uganda on a map and decided they probably don't have the logistical wherewithal to actually send any of their military assets to fight against Iran, but God bless them for leaning in that direction!

 

[LightOfMyLife]

Great news hearing that Uganda stands for . God Blesses those who bless, and curses those who curse .

 

[Ghoti Ichthus]

I was looking at Uganda on a map and decided they probably don't have the logistical wherewithal to actually send any of their military assets to fight against Iran, but God bless them for leaning in that direction!

Perhaps military transport from another country

Uganda does have

 

[1LoverofGod]

Update​

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'I’m on my way': Ugandan military chief plans trip to Tel Aviv​

General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, confirmed Saturday that he is traveling to Tel Aviv.

Kainerugaba has remained steadfast in his religious and military convictions, asserting that Ugandan troops are prepared to enter the conflict with Iran if Israel faces the threat of defeat. As he lands in Tel Aviv to meet his "Israeli brothers," the focus shifts to whether this individual military pledge will translate into official state-level coordination between the two nations.

'I’m on my way': Ugandan military chief plans heads Tel Aviv - i24NEWS

Ugandan military chief Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba announced on X that he plans to travel to Tel Aviv following an earlier pledge of 100,000 troops for Israel's defense

www.i24news.tv

 

[Work4Peanuts]

Continue prayers for Uganda:

Uganda Bill Proposing Sharia Courts Stirs Concern among Christians

Christians would be barred from seeking justice in the civil court system in certain disputes that involves a Muslim in a lawsuit within the Qadhis courts.

billygraham.org

 

[LydiaJoy]

"...he often posts while drunk..." Sounds like a reliable leader.

 

[mattfivefour]

"...he often posts while drunk..." Sounds like a reliable leader.

Um, let's take the whole quote: "...detractors coating he often posts while drunk. He is apparently a born again Christian in the African tradition. Uganda is a predominantly Christian nation (mainly Roman Catholic and Anglican) with Islam the largest minority. I am not surprised General Kainerugaba has detractors nor that they would impugn his character. I know very little about General Kainerugaba; but respectfully, in the vile and vicious political landscape of many African nations, I am not sure I would listen to a seemingly unsubstantiated claim against a Christian. Especially since he publicly encourages young people not to smoke or drink. FB Link: Muhoozi Kainerugaba urges youth not to smoke or drink.

 

[LydiaJoy]

Well, most of the posts of his I read sounded like he was drunk. It is almost better if being drunk was his excuse for some of the things he said, rather than saying those things sober. Very unchristian like to say the least.

 

[mattfivefour]

I do understand, sister. You may be right. But the culture in some African countries is vastly different from our own. And I would suspect men and women in powerful positions (Christians included) may easily let their pride lift them into saying and doing things they should not say or do ... whether in Africa or North America. I'm not excusing it; simply letting grace keep me from judging when I don't understand their culture nor possess all the facts. But if he has indeed said some of the things reported, he needs to repent before God for the sake of his Christian witness above all.