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U.S. warns Israel not to move on Sudan normalization
Following a military coup in October 2021, normalization with Israel has halted, leading to an awkward balancing act for Israel and the U.S.
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Sudanese Justice Minister Nasredeen Abdulbari speaks to press after their meeting in Khartoum, Sudan on October 19, 2020.
As Sudan’s relations with Israel remain in limbo following a military coup in the East African nation last year, the State Department is urging Israel not to proceed with normalization until a civilian-led government is restored in Sudan.