Israel–Sudan normalization agreement
2020 agreement between Israel and Sudan / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Israel–Sudan normalization agreement is an agreement that took place on October 23, 2020, whereby Israel and Sudan agreed that they will normalize relations. It is not clear if the deal establishes full diplomatic relations between the two nations.[1][2] According to Axios reporting on March 10, 2021, "While Israel has presented Sudan with a draft agreement for establishing diplomatic relations, the Sudanese want an endorsement from the Biden administration."[3] The agreement came after the agreements of Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates signed with Israel in September 2020.[4] Unlike the latter two, Sudan had sent troops to fight against Israel in major Arab-Israeli wars and considered Israel an enemy state.[5]
Type | Normalization agreement |
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Signed | January 6, 2021 |
Location | Khartoum, Sudan |
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On April 6, 2021, the Sudanese cabinet approved a bill abolishing the 1958 law on boycotting Israel.[6] The decision came into effect after the Transitional Sovereignty Council approved it in a joint session with the cabinet.[7]