Criticism of Israel's position on military coup in Sudan:
US special envoy to the region, Jeffrey Feltman, described the coup as "unacceptable" and warned that it could harm US aid.
He said the United States was "very concerned" in light of reports of a military takeover of the transitional government.
"This is against the constitution and the democratic aspirations of the Sudanese people, and it is completely unacceptable," he wrote on Twitter.
However, an Israeli source familiar with what is happening in the country told Israel Today that in the situation that has arisen, it is better to back the army and its commander, the president of the interim council, 'Abd al-Fatah Burhan, and not the prime minister, Abdullah Hamduk.
The Israeli source explained that "the coup was inevitable. For several years now, the president, backed by the army, and the prime minister have been pulling in opposite directions. It was clear that this would reach a decision."
Military coup in Sudan: Civilians block the streets of Khartoum // Photo: Reuters
The Israeli source also said that although the two Sudanese leaders understand that the country must strengthen its ties with the West, "the situation in Sudan is very reminiscent of that of Egypt at the end of the Mubarak era. The American aspiration for democratization is understandable, but of the two leaders, al-Burhan tends to strengthen ties with the United States and Israel more than Hamdukh.
The same source added: "Since the Sudanese army is the strongest factor in the country, and since al-Burhan is the supreme commander, the developments that took place tonight give a higher chance of stability in Sudan, which is vital to the region, as well as strengthening ties with the US, West and Israel in particular."
Sudan is one of the four countries that signed the Abrahamic Accords but so far has not practically promoted the promotion of ties with Israel, has not opened a mission in Israel and has not sent a messenger to build the ties.
One of the reasons for the delays in the process is the opposition of Prime Minister Hamdukh, who was detained last night, and along the way opposed normalization with Israel.
Special Envoy Feltman: The US is deeply alarmed at reports of a military take-over of the transitional government.
This would contravene the Constitutional Declaration and the democratic aspirations of the Sudanese people and is utterly unacceptable.
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- Bureau of African Affairs (@AsstSecStateAF) October 25, 2021
Former Minister of Intelligence Eli Cohen (Likud), who managed relations with Sudan during the previous government and visited the country, said about a year ago following tonight's coup that "Sudan is a large country, strategically located and its stability is important for maintaining regional security. "Relations with the United States and the West, including relations with Israel, will continue, as it is in Sudan's clear interest to develop the country's economy and maintain its stability against the intrusion of extremist Islamic elements."