As if there aren't enough troubles: why did Israel choose a side in the bloody conflict in Sudan?

Israel announced for the first time that it has chosen a side in the Sudan conflict, supporting the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of Mohamed Dagalo, amid the country's bloody civil war. The move raises questions about Israeli interests, given the US support for neutrality and the UAE's disassociation from the rebels.

Israel announced for the first time that it has chosen a side in the Sudan conflict, supporting the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) under the command of Mohamed Dagalo. In a map presented by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reporters, the rebels were defined as allies of Israel and the United Arab Emirates. The militia is responsible for the killing of tens or hundreds of thousands of people, systematic rape of women, and the murder of non-Arab minorities in the Darfur region. The Sudanese army, the other side, has also been accused of horrific massacres and the use of chemical weapons. The article raises questions about Israeli interests: Iran supports the Sudanese army, but so do Egypt and Saudi Arabia. The UAE is trying to disassociate itself from the rebels, and the United States refrains from choosing a side and pressures both parties. The author wonders whether the move advances Israel's interests in the region, normalization, or the fight against Iran, and asks if Israel doesn't have enough other troubles.