Israel announces 'urgent humanitarian aid' to South Sudan amid reported talks on Palestinian resettlement

Israel will deliver “urgent humanitarian aid” to South Sudan to tackle the country’s health crisis, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar said in a press release, amid reports that Tel Aviv is in discussions with the country over the possible resettlement of Palestinians from Gaza.

"South Sudan is currently struggling with a cholera outbreak and facing a severe shortage of resources," Haaretz reported the Foreign Ministry saying in a statement.

"The aid will include essential medical supplies for treating patients, water purification equipment, gloves and face masks, as well as special hygiene kits to prevent cholera," the statement said.

"Israel stands by its friends in their time of need."

Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel visited South Sudan last week, a day after the reports on the talks to discuss the resettlement of forcibly displaced Palestinians. South Sudan denied the reports.