Overview

• Three anonymous sources told Reuters that discussions between Israel and South Sudan are ongoing but have not produced a formal agreement.
• South Sudan’s foreign ministry has dismissed earlier reports of an approved relocation plan as baseless.
• Palestinian officials, including Palestine Liberation Organization member Wasel Abu Youssef, have unequivocally rejected proposals for displacement to South Sudan.
• Israeli Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel said relocation was not discussed in recent meetings.
• Proposed incentives including Israeli infrastructure investment, U.S. sanctions relief and Emirati funds have been reported despite strong parliamentary opposition in Juba that could derail any eventual deal.