Israel is in discussions with South Sudan about the possibility of resettling Palestinians from the Gaza Strip to the war-torn East African country, part of a wider effort by Israel to facilitate mass emigration from the territory left in ruins by its 22-month offensive against Hamas.

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The deal between South Sudan and Israel could help the two countries build closer ties, the report added. Israel is in talks with South Sudan about the possibility of resettling Palestinians from the Gaza Strip to the East African country,