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Significance
While rejecting African immigrants, Israel’s government has identified deepening political ties with Africa as a key foreign policy priority. It seeks observer status at the African Union (AU) as part of a broader strategy to gain diplomatic support, build strategic cooperation and access African markets.
Impacts
Africa may become a more overt arena for Israeli-Palestinian diplomatic competition.
African votes in international institutions could help Israel combat international boycott campaigns.
Issues of migration flows and people-smuggling could become increasingly controversial for both Israel and African countries.
The fact that Israel does not raise human rights issues with African governments might encourage greater cooperation.
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