2009 Sudan airstrikes
In January and February 2009, there was a series of two air strikes in Sudan and one in the Red Sea (code-named "Birds of Prey"), allegedly conducted by Israel against Iranian arms being smuggled to the Gaza Strip through Sudan. The Israeli government hinted that Israeli forces were involved in the incident.
| 2009 Sudan airstrikes | |
|---|---|
| Part of the Iran–Israel proxy conflict | |
| Location | Port Sudan, Sudan 19°37′0″N 37°13′0″E |
| Date | January–February 2009 |
| Executed by | Israel |
| Casualties | 119 civilians killed |
Location of Port Sudan in Sudan | |
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