Ugandan Defense Chief Claims 500,000 Troops Ready to Defend Israel

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On April 11, 2026, the Ugandan Chief of Defense made a controversial statement claiming he has '500,000 war hungry men' ready to deploy to Israel to defend it as 'the Holy Land of our Lord Jesus Christ.' This statement has raised eyebrows and sparked discussions about Uganda's military intentions. The remarks were described as a severe schizophrenic episode by observers. The statement was shared by @Middle_East_Spectator.

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  • First reported: @Middle_East_Spectator
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  • Created: 2026-04-11 03:26:55 CEST
  • Updated: 2026-04-11 03:27:05 CEST

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  • @Middle_East_Spectator · 1 messages 📷 2026-04-11T01:26:06+00:00

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@Middle_East_Spectator 2026-04-11T01:26:06+00:00
— 🇮🇱/🇺🇬 NEW: In what seems to be a severe schizophrenic episode, the Ugandan Chief of Defense says he has ‘500,000 war hungry men’ who will ‘eat Tehran for free’, and vows to deploy them to Israel to defend ‘the Holy Land of our Lord Jesus Christ’

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