Israel PM Netanyahu meets Sudan's leader to discuss 'normalisation' of relations

Israeli Prime Minister's office anunced that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with Sudan's leader recently in a bid to discuss future rmalisation of relations between two nations. Netanyahu met chairman of Sudan's ruling sovereign council Abdel Fattah al-Burhan.

Historic meeting

Israel and Sudan have been in war with each or since 1948, but following this latest visit, it could become only third Arab nation to recognise state of Israel. Israeli Prime Minister on his official Twitter account said that this meeting would make 'History!' and that both leaders had agreed to rmalize relation between Israel and Sudan.

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According to reports, Palestinian Authority (PA) chief negotiator Saeb Erekat condemned meeting between Netanyahu and Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and claimed it to be a 'stab in back' for Palestinians. Burhan is an army general that heads Sudan's sovereign council that is a transitional body comprised of both civilians and military personnel. It was created after longtime dictator Omar al-Bashir was overthrown last year.

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According to statement from Israeli Prime Minister's office, both leaders had agreed to furr rmalisation, it added that Sudan is moving in a very positive direction. This view according to statement was expressed by Netanyahu  to US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo