Islamic Republic’s supreme leader attacks idea of other Muslim nations normalizing with Jewish state, issues ominous warning to any with plans to do so

After Sudan's leading scholars ruled against normalization, their peer Abdel-Rahman Hassan Hamed assessed that Islamic principles are more flexible, and wrote a fatwa backing ties

Northeast African nation, under strong pressure from Washington, would become 3rd Muslim-majority country in two months to formalize ties with Israel

As pressure mounts in Khartoum to normalize with Israel, conference may be attempt to ready public for move; Sudan's gov't reportedly meets to discuss "peace with Israel"

Unconfirmed stories citing Sudanese officials say Khartoum given deadline on deal that would give it aid, remove it from terror list; but country's PM said to remain opposed

Violating local laws, group of journalists and artists from Sudan tell Israelis about the trials and tribulations of promoting normalization with the Jewish state

Sudanese deputy head of state Gen. Mohammad Hamdan Daglo, however, insists relations will stop short of full normalization, indicates split with civilian leaders

In talks with US officials, Khartoum asks for $3-4 billion in assistance as part of normalization package, New York Times reports

Discussions in UAE end as countries seek to mend ties, in move that would include Israel relations; Israeli TV: Sudanese officials say deal likely 'very soon'

Report says Khartoum asking for billions in economic assistance in return for agreement with Jerusalem; if demands met, announcement could come within days