A new report by The Jerusalem Post warns that Sudanese general Abdel Fattah al-Burhan now poses an “existential threat” to Israel, citing his alignment with Iran and his growing role in regional destabilization. The report urges Israeli leadership to move decisively—through direct or indirect means—to eliminate his regime.
According to the Israeli daily, Sudan has evolved from a civil war battleground into an emerging “launchpad” for Iran’s anti-Israel and anti-Western agenda, with al-Burhan acting as a key facilitator. His presence at the helm, the report argues, gives Tehran time and space to advance its strategy to encircle and weaken Israel—ultimately threatening its survival.
The article describes al-Burhan as “Sudan’s guardian of terror,” citing his open alliance with Tehran, which has resulted in sustained military support during his war against the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). It further claims Iranian military advisors and intelligence operatives are now embedded in Khartoum, providing drones, weapons assembly kits, and logistical support to al-Burhan’s forces.
The report also connects al-Burhan to Hamas and the Muslim Brotherhood, calling him “an instrument of Iran’s agenda” to deepen its influence across Africa and the Middle East. It argues that al-Burhan has allowed extremist groups, including al-Qaeda and the Muslim Brotherhood, to operate freely within Sudan, turning the country into a node in what it calls a “global extremist network.”
Crucially, the Jerusalem Post emphasizes that ignoring Sudan’s trajectory under al-Burhan would be a strategic error for Israel. Iran, it says, is methodically expanding its influence—Iraq, Yemen, Lebanon, Syria, and now Sudan—in an effort to cut Israel off from critical maritime routes and encircle it militarily and politically.
The report calls for a coordinated campaign to dismantle al-Burhan’s regime, including:
- International intelligence cooperation to disrupt arms transfers to Port Sudan,
- Economic sanctions on companies facilitating Iranian weapons shipments or aiding Hamas,
- Support for Sudan’s civilian peace coalition, and
- Sabotage of Iranian logistical and espionage infrastructure inside Sudan.
Finally, it calls on the United States to take a firm stance, labeling al-Burhan an Iranian proxy, and warning that isolating him is not just a Sudanese matter—it is a direct blow to Iran’s regional expansionism.
The paper concludes that Israel and its allies must treat the situation in Sudan not as a peripheral issue, but as a core front in the broader confrontation with Iran.
