By Deborah Akur Chol, South Sudan
For the third time, South Sudan has firmly rejected claims regarding any plans or discussions with Israel about resettling Palestinians, following widespread reports in international media.
Ambassador Philip Jada Natana, Director General for Bilateral Relations at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, dismissed allegations that the country intended to accept Palestinians from the Gaza Strip as part of Israel’s broader initiative to facilitate mass resettlement following its extensive military operations against Hamas.
During the Ministry’s weekly media briefing, Ambassador Natana labeled such claims as unfounded and misleading.
“For those familiar with South Sudan’s history, particularly concerning our own conflicts and the situation of the Palestinians, it is clear that Palestinians would not accept being relocated to South Sudan,” Jada stated on Thursday in Juba.
Despite media reports suggesting that a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) had been signed between South Sudan and Israel to facilitate the settlement of Palestinian refugees, Jada refuted these assertions and clarified the agreement’s actual content.
“This narrative has circulated widely, leading many to believe it. However, I assure you that the MOU does not include any discussion about the resettlement of Palestinians in South Sudan,” Jada emphasized.
Instead, he noted that the MOU is focused on development and bilateral cooperation, particularly in areas such as agriculture.
“As many of you may know, we have a longstanding relationship with Israel, which includes ongoing programs aimed at capacity building, particularly in agricultural training,” he explained.
The Ministry has urged the public to seek out verified information from official sources rather than relying on unverified online narratives.
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