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18.08.2025

Israel Leads Aid Initiative with MASHAV in South Sudan

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The ministry clarified that the national aid agency “MASHAV,” affiliated with it, will lead this initiative under the supervision of Foreign Minister Gideon, according to Israeli media. “MASHAV” will collaborate in this effort with the non-governmental organization “IsraAID,” active in South Sudan, to ensure the effective and swift distribution of aid to those affected.

This announcement comes at a time when South Sudan is facing significant health and environmental challenges, with a cholera outbreak threatening thousands of lives amid a severe shortage of basic resources.

Israeli Channel 12 reported last Wednesday that Israel is in talks with South Sudan as part of its plans to relocate Palestinians from the Gaza Strip to other countries. It is noted that Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar met about three weeks ago with South Sudan’s Foreign Minister, Mayiik Ayii Deng, and said that “Israel continues to strengthen relations with South Sudan.”

Human rights organizations and most of the international community have expressed their rejection of these plans, considering them a plan for forced displacement and a violation of international law.