Descendants of Sudan Jews hope to mend ties with Israel
19 June 2021 |
8:28 am
In a Khartoum neighbourhood, gravestones marked in Hebrew are a reminder of the presence of Jews in early 20th century Sudan. The Israil family, descendents of members of that small community, hope that improved ties with the state of Israel will result in benefits and greater tolerance.
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