Kenya`s relationship with Israel was sealed in blood more than 40 years ago. In retaliation for providing critical support to Israel during the Entebbe rescue, Uganda killed hundreds of Kenyans. Many estimates place the number of Kenyans killed in retaliation higher than the number of hostages rescued in the historic raid.
Supporting the Israeli rescue operation exposed Kenya to extraordinary diplomatic and military risks. Nevertheless, Kenya decided to stand with Israel and the United States.
Despite the extraordinary courage Kenya showed in risking a war and diplomatic isolation, despite the fact that Kenya is the highest recipient of U.S. Aid in Africa, and despite the unprecedented threats Kenya received from the United States, Kenya did not vote to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel in the recent vote at the United Nations — because what or who could be more dangerous to a country than the risk of war?
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