Israel Pledges Support to Nigeria in Fight Against Christian Genocide, Ambassador Michael Freeman Reveals PM, Netanyahu’s Plans for Intelligence Collaboration

In a significant revelation, Israel’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Michael Freeman, has outlined the plans of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to assist Nigeria in addressing the ongoing Christian genocide in the country.

Speaking during an interview on Prime Time, a programme on Arise Television on Monday, Ambassador Freeman explained that Prime Minister Netanyahu intends to leverage intelligence sharing to help protect Christians in Nigeria.

“We will be led by the Nigerian government as to where we can work and partner to help tackle insecurity as a whole within the country,” Freeman said, emphasizing the cooperative nature of the proposed support.

He further highlighted the discreet and strategic approach to the partnership, noting, “Any communication behind the scenes will obviously remain behind the scenes, but as I said, Prime Minister Netanyahu has made his position clear, and so we will do anything we can do in those areas.”

Addressing the sensitive nature of intelligence operations, Freeman added, “And obviously when you’re dealing with issues of intelligence and information, it’s not something that we’re going to talk about publicly, because that would undermine the entire purpose of having a conversation about intelligence.”

The ambassador also clarified that Netanyahu’s concern extends beyond Nigeria, reflecting a global perspective on the protection of Christians.

“What Prime Minister Netanyahu spoke about was Christians across the world. He didn’t only speak about Christians in Nigeria. He spoke about Christians across the world,” he said.

Freeman underscored a notable point made by Netanyahu regarding Israel’s unique position in the Middle East, stating, “And he highlighted the fact that Israel is the only country in the Middle East where the Christian population is growing. And I think that was the point that Prime Minister Netanyahu was making.”

The statements by Ambassador Freeman come at a critical time, as Nigeria continues to grapple with religious violence, particularly targeting Christian communities. The proposed collaboration signals a potential strategic partnership that could strengthen Nigeria’s efforts to protect vulnerable populations and curb rising insecurity.