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Foreign Minister Sa'ar hosts South Sudan counterpart in Jerusalem, expanding African ties
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar met South Sudanese Foreign Minister James Pitia Morgan in Jerusalem, pledging continued MASHAV humanitarian assistance for refugees fleeing the Sudanese civil war and expanded bilateral cooperation. Morgan called Israel South Sudan's 'best friend in the world,' noting Juba had recently honored Israeli veteran David Uri Ben-Uziel with a state award. The meeting underscores Israel's deepening engagement across the Horn of Africa.