Israel, Palestinian Authority in African diplomatic battle

Israel is continuing to make inroads into Africa, as Chad – which has suddenly found itself on the front lines in the battle against Islamic extremists – is expected to be the next majority-Muslim African state to reestablish ties with Jerusalem, The Jerusalem Post has learned.

 

Guinea and Israel announced the reestablishment of ties on Wednesday, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu – who visited four East African countries earlier this month – said that another African country would soon follow suit.

 

Chad severed ties with Israel in 1972 after coming under intense pressure from its Arab neighbors, Libya and Sudan.

 

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