In 1956, Sudan gained independence and hostility towards the Jewish community began to grow as the Pan-Arab ideology of Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser, with the anti-Israel rhetoric it entailed, gained popularity. Antisemitic attacks appeared in the press and Jews were accused of being fifth columnists.
As Sudan gained independence in 1956, tensions towards the Jewish community grew due to the increasing popularity of Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser's Pan-Arab ideology, which led to a surge in anti-Israel rhetoric. Antisemitic incidents became more prominent in the media, and Jews were falsely accused of being enemies within.