Sudanese official: Israel behind raids

[David]

AP


KHARTOUM, Sudan – A senior Sudanese official says his country believes Israel was behind airstrikes on its soil last month.

The official spoke on condition of anonymity because an official statement on the subject is expected later Friday. He noted that the Americans have publicly denied involvement in the airstrikes.

Earlier, a Sudanese government minister blamed the United States for the strikes, which are said to have targeted weapons believed destined for the Palestinian militant group Hamas. The minister said the strikes, which look place last month a week apart, hit smuggling trucks carrying weapons and African migrants.

Israel's outgoing prime minister, Ehud Olmert, hinted Thursday at possible Israeli involvement, but did not outright confirm it.