Israel has reiterated her support for Kenya towards fighting terror in the wake of persistent attacks by Al Shabab militia.
Israel Deputy Ambassador to Kenya Nadav Peldman said his country was eager to continue extending support to Kenya especially on security matters, for mutual benefit.
Speaking in Embu town where he gave a public lecture to Kenyatta University Embu Campus on Thursday, the official said Israel was ready to assist any assistance Kenya sought.
The lecture was on the holocaust in which over six million Jews were killed by Germany Nazi administration during the Second World War 70 years ago.
However Israel and the United States have been accused of helping Kenyan security operatives carryout extra judicial killings especially against Islamist radicals.
The Middle East nation has a long history of fighting terrorism and is seen by many in the predominantly Christian East African nation as a friend in need.
The Israeli diaspora has witnessed increased attacks most recently in France and anti-semitic protests in Germany. Its deja vu.
Mr Peldman said they were keen to teach schools about the holocaust to ensure nations lived in peace with each other.
He said the International Holocaust memory day that is commemorated on January 27 had now been marked for 10 years since the UN General Assembly absorbed it.
“Israel and Kenya has been friends for many years and has helped the country during times of need. We will continue assisting Kenya as per when it makes requests,” said Mr Peldman.
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He urged Kenya and other nations to reflect on the holocaust as a reminder to what happens when nations are not united.
He urged all countries to remain united and treat all human beings respectively and honourably to avoid a similar occurrence.
Embu Deputy Governor Dorothy Nditi urged Israel to continue transferring knowledge and innovations in agriculture to Kenya to enable the citizens produce more and empower themselves economically.
She called on Kenyans to learn from the Jews Holocaust on what transpires when people live in disharmony and thus desist from discriminating others in terms of race, religion or tribe.
Ms Nditi especially urged Embu and Mbeere communities to discard tribal differences and learn to co-exist harmoniously to avoid conflicts that could lead to violence.
He said the campus which transited from a centre in August last year will continue to offer programmes and opportunities that benefit the local community.
