Sudan’s Cabinet votes to repeal 1958 Israel boycott
Once approved, the move could further open economic ties with Israel.
Sudan’s Cabinet on Tuesday approved a proposal to do away with a decades-old law boycotting Israel in the latest step toward diplomatic normalization between the countries.
Since 1958, the law has forbidden Sudanese entities from doing business with Israelis and barred diplomatic ties with the Jewish state. Its repeal could open the door further for official visits and expanding bilateral trade ties.
Before taking effect, the bill requires joint approval by the interim government’s Sovereign Council and the Cabinet.
The move is the most recent sign that Sudan’s transitional government is moving forward with the United States’ request to establish ties with Israel following the popular ouster of longtime dictator Omar al-Bashir in 2019.
