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.
In 1956, Sudan gained independence and anti-Jewish sentiment intensified due to the rise of Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser's Pan-Arab ideology, which led to increased antisemitism. Antisemitic incidents became more visible in the press, and Jews were accused of being collaborators.