Social media has been abuzz following a post by former Kaduna Central lawmaker and All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Senator Shehu Sani, who provided details about the religious composition of Israel. ..., shared on his verified X account on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, sparked widespread discussion online.
In his post, Senator Sani outlined the population distribution in Israel, noting that the country is home to approximately 7.7 million Jews, 1.8 million Muslims, and 184,200 Christians. He attributed the figures to the official report by Israel’s Central Bureau of Statistics.
“The population in Israel. Jews; 7.7million, Muslims; 1.8million and Christians; 184,200,” Senator Sani wrote, providing what he described as a factual snapshot of the country’s demographic makeup.
Following the publication of the post, reactions from social media users were immediate and varied. Some users expressed surprise at the relatively small number of Christians in Israel compared to the larger Jewish and Muslim populations, while others debated the accuracy of the figures or discussed the implications of the demographic distribution.
... also prompted broader discussions about religious representation and coexistence in Israel, with many users referencing historical, cultural, and political factors that have shaped the country’s population over time.
Senator Sani’s disclosure has once again brought attention to demographic statistics in Israel, highlighting the way population figures can influence both domestic policies and international perceptions.
While the discussion on social media ranges from factual analysis to opinionated commentary, the post has undeniably reignited conversations about religion, minority populations, and interfaith dynamics in the Middle East.
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