The subject is sensitive in Sudan, which used to be among the hardline Arab foes of Israel.
By REUTERS
The comments are the clearest sign that Hamdok, under pressure from the United States, is willing to contemplate Sudan establishing ties with former adversary Israel.
It is unclear when the assembly will be formed.
There was no immediate response from the government to requests for comment.
Hamdok’s technocratic government has so far rebuffed US advances aimed at pushing Sudan to follow the lead of the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, both of which signed agreements to establish formal ties with Israel at the White House last month.
In contrast, military figures leading Sudan’s political transition have appeared open to normalizing ties, although civilian groups including left-wing and Islamist politicians are more reluctant.
The subject is sensitive in Sudan, which used to be among the hardline Arab foes of Israel.
Khartoum’s caution reflects concerns that such a major foreign policy move at a time of deep economic crisis could upset the delicate balance between military and civilian factions, and even put the government at risk, two senior Sudanese government sources said.
But an agreement between Sudan and Israel may have edged closer on Monday when U.S. President Donald Trump signaled that Washington would remove Khartoum from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, hindering Sudan’s ability to get debt relief.