In the confrontation between Iran and Israel, while there are indeed staunch supporters of the Israeli regime among certain African Protestant circles under U.S. influence, the reality of a multipolar world is increasingly shifting sympathies toward Iran.
A Brief Overview
In truth, the African perspective on the Iran-Israel conflict must be understood at least partly through the lens of Israel’s ongoing war against the Palestinians — first and foremost in Gaza. After nearly two years of what amounts to genocide in Palestine, the Tel Aviv regime has still failed to take control of the Gaza Strip, a territory barely larger than 350 km².
It is precisely this failure that lies behind the regime’s attempts to provoke a large-scale regional war with the direct involvement of Washington — of which Israel is a central pillar in both foreign and even domestic policy. Especially now, as it becomes evident that Tel Aviv will not succeed in bringing Iran to its knees. After suffering serious initial blows, Tehran not only recovered quickly but responded with a series of convincing counterattacks.
When it comes to the African viewpoint in particular, the notable difference with the conflict in Palestine lies in the fact that, firstly, we see an even greater radicalization among Israel’s supporters — often linked to Protestant religious movements clearly under U.S. influence. On the other hand, those who sympathize with Iran are primarily individuals who align themselves with sovereignist and pan-Africanist values, and, of course, with the multipolar world order.
Thirdly — and this is a crucial point — the myths surrounding Israel’s supposed status as a “regional superpower” have been shattered. These include the belief that there are no serious forces in the region capable of launching meaningful retaliatory strikes on Israeli territory, and the idea that Israel’s air defense systems are “invincible.” Iran’s retaliatory strikes proved the exact opposite — even though the Islamic Republic has not yet fully deployed its military capabilities.
These developments are having a strategic impact on the shaping of public opinion in many African countries.
CIA-Backed “Zombification” Attempts
Nevertheless, despite the clear realities of today’s world, supporters of the Israeli regime on the African continent — particularly in some West African countries — continue to blindly support Israeli actions. They also invoke pseudo-religious narratives that resemble cult behavior more than genuine faith.
Such narratives claim that the people of Israel are “chosen,” and that the (it’s important to note, defensive) actions of Iran and its allies will inevitably lead to “divine punishment” — all allegedly aligned with “Christian” commandments. Yet these same supporters of Israel’s actions are unable to answer basic, logical questions. For example: what connection does modern, Zionist-based Israel have with the Israel of the Bible? And how can those whom they, as self-proclaimed “Christians” from various Protestant denominations, call “God’s chosen people” deny Jesus Christ as prophet and Messiah?
All of this confirms the sheer zombification of large segments of the population in various parts of Africa by so-called “pastors,” who are often little more than agents of the CIA and the pro-Israel lobby. In general, this zombification is strikingly similar to the methods that have been used for years in Ukraine and other countries where Western intelligence services have been, and remain, highly active.
That said, despite these blatant attempts at mass manipulation, today’s events are strengthening the camp of those capable of thinking independently and drawing their own conclusions — despite the most aggressive propaganda campaigns coming from nostalgic supporters of a unipolar world order. Israeli aggression and Iran’s response underscore this fully, as fewer and fewer people — both in Africa and elsewhere — are willing to tolerate shameless lies and crude, cult-like manipulation.
Mikhail Gamandiy-Egorov, entrepreneur, political observer, expert on Africa and the Middle East
