US EditionUganda’s military chief offers to fight for Israel
General Muhoozi Kainerugaba warned Iran against threatening Israel and said Uganda’s military is ready to assist Israel if requested, citing historical ties and regional security concerns.
- On Wednesday, Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces General Muhoozi Kainerugaba offered to join the war against Iran, warning Tehran that Uganda will not tolerate threats to Israel's existence and suggesting his country could enter the conflict "on the side of Israel."
- Longstanding relations between the two countries date back to the 1976 Operation Entebbe, when Israeli forces rescued hostages; many Ugandans, primarily Christians, view supporting Israel as a religious duty, often citing a historical "blood connection."
- Kainerugaba claimed a UPDF Brigade could "capture Tehran" in 72 hours without bombing, though experts questioned the feasibility of moving troops over 3,500 km; he also proposed building a monument honoring Lt.-Col. Yonatan "Yoni" Netanyahu at Entebbe International Airport.
- Republican Senator Jim Risch, chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, warned that the posts "crossed a red line" and could trigger a review of the US-Uganda security cooperation agreement.
- While Kainerugaba maintains these views, analysts note they do not necessarily reflect the official diplomacy of President Yoweri Museveni, as Uganda remains an ambitious player seeking to spread regional influence.
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Since 24 March, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who is also the president's son, supports Israel and fanfares on X. He even plans to invade Iran with a brigade of ground forces.
Uganda military chief suggests could join Israel in Iran war
Uganda’s military chief General Muhoozi Kainerugaba expressed solidarity with Israel in a barrage of posts on X, suggesting the East African country could enter the Iran war "on the side of Israel". "We want the war in the Middle East to end now. The world is tired of it," Muhoozi posted on Wednesday. "But any talk of destroying or defeating Israel will bring us into the war. On the side of Israel!" Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who serves as the chief o…
The Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Uganda, Muhuzi Kainirugaba, the son of the country's president, said that if Israel is threatened with defeat in the war with Iran, Uganda will join the fighting on the side of Israel. The country declares readiness for battle.
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