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Israel Ready to Support U.S. Fight Against Christian Persecution in Nigeria, Others — Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared that supporting the United States in the fight against the persecution of Christians in Nigeria and other parts of the world is a top priority for Israel’s government in 2026.
Netanyahu made the remarks during a conversation with evangelical community leaders in Florida, shortly after a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday.
“I want you to know that I spoke with President Trump yesterday. I said this publicly too. I see the battle against us and the battle against our Judeo-Christian tradition being waged around the globe,” Netanyahu said.
According to the Israeli leader, the persecution of Christians is being driven by what he described as radical Islamist forces, operating across multiple regions.
“That battle is waged primarily by two forces: radical Shiite Islam and radical Sunni Islam. That means the axis led by Iran, much battered admittedly, but still there, and the Sunni axis led by the Muslim Brotherhood,” he said.
Netanyahu specifically mentioned Nigeria while listing countries where Christians face persecution.
“They go to Europe, they go to the United States, they go to Africa — Nigeria. And we are conscious of the fact that Christians are being persecuted across the Middle East, in Syria, in Lebanon, in Nigeria, in Turkey and beyond,” he added.
The Israeli Prime Minister stressed that Israel is prepared to actively support U.S.-led efforts to defend Christian communities worldwide.
“Faith should speak its voice, and terrorism should be confronted not understood, confronted and defeated. And that is what we’re engaging right now,” Netanyahu said.
He further described Israel as a country that has consistently protected Christian communities within its borders.
“We’re also aware of the fact that one country protects the Christian community, enables it to grow, defends it, and makes sure that it thrives and that country is Israel. There is no other. None,” he stated.
Netanyahu revealed plans for what he described as a global coalition of nations aimed at supporting persecuted Christian communities.
“We are joining an effort to have basically a United Nations of countries that support Christian communities around the world beleaguered communities who deserve our help,” he said.
According to him, Israel is prepared to provide intelligence support in Africa, including Nigeria, and other undisclosed assistance in the Middle East.
“In Africa, with intel. In the Middle East, with a lot of means that I won’t itemize. This is a main part of our agenda, and it’s going to continue with greater force and greater might in this coming year,” Netanyahu added.
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Netanyahu’s comments come barely a week after U.S. airstrikes were reportedly carried out against terrorist targets in Nigeria, amid growing international concern over insecurity and religious violence in the country.
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